The People Could Fly
By Virginia Hamilton
Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
Alfred A. Knopf
Copyright 1985
Pp . 28
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The People Could Fly is a stirring mythical folktale about African slaves flying away to free-dom. The gorgeous illustrations help to complete this moving tale. The illustration of the people captured on the boat is heartbreaking. It is hard to believe that people could be so cruel to a fellow human being, When the overseer cracks his whip over Sarah’s back ,while she was carrying her baby. made me physically wince in pain. While the cruelty is unbelievable, this is also a tale of hope. Hope to escape. Hope for freedom. Hope for a better life. Hopefully, this folktale brought and will continue to bring a sense of comfort and faith to enslaved people awaiting their own escape.
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