Big Jabe
Big Jabe by Jerdine Nolen is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on December 23, 2003. This 32-page book, written in English, presents a story set against the backdrop of historical events, focusing on a young slave named Addy who discovers a remarkable boy named Jabe floating in a basket. As Jabe grows, he exhibits extraordinary strength and abilities, which lead to mysterious occurrences at the Plenty Plantation.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of action and adventure within the context of African American history. The story explores themes of resilience and the impact of Jabe’s powers on the lives of those around him, particularly as slaves begin to vanish from the plantation. This edition invites readers to engage with a tale that reflects on the complexities of life during this period in the United States.
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When a young slave named Addy goes fishing one spring day, she doesn’t catch any fish. Instead, she finds a little boy in a basket floating in the river. Jabe is no ordinary boy: in a few short months, he grows to be a big, strong man with the strength of fifty. He can pick an entire field of cotton by himself in just one night and day. Why, he even has the power to turn a tired old workhorse into a young filly ready to race! When slaves begin to miraculously disappear from the Plenty Plantation, Addy knows in her heart that Jabe is the reason why.
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