Uncle Tom's Cabin – a lesson about the sad days of slavery

Uncle Tom's Cabin (Townsend Library Edition)Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I knew the historical significance of the book, and I had read some of the original when I was in college, but I did not remember enough to feel confident talking about it.

So when I found this children’s edition at my local used bookstore, I was very happy because that meant I could read it aloud to them.

They loved it! And so did I.

It may be true that Harriet Beecher Stowe is not a literary marvel, but the story is good. I recall that the original does get a bit weary with the excessive prose, but this abridged version has removed that excess.

The characters are vivid and the story is just so heart wrenching.

I very much enjoy how these historical books allow my kids to develop a conscience.

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