LibraryThing says the publication of this book is 1991. The copy I have was published in 1965 and seems hardly touched. It is obvious why. The writing is very dull. Lydia Maria Child was a great writer and influenced many people and yet I found myself skimming through her story instead of appreciating it.

Although Meltzer includes a detailed biography and index, I just can't see younger readers using this as a resource. I would, however, use it as a starting point for a student. Child's story is an important one in the histories of women and slavery. ( )