Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Before this, i had never heard of thomas jeffersons supposed children with one of his slaves. Rinaldi bases her story on fawn brodies highly speculative theories largely discredited by recent. Wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi 1993, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Apr 01, 1991 although harriet calls jefferson master, shes never felt the reality of her enslavement, and rumor has it that she and her siblings are the masters mulatto children. Recreates eighteenthcentury monticello to spin the tale about harriet. Wolf by the ears mass market paperback january 1, 1993. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in slavery, thomas jefferson and simply history. An overview and plot summary of wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi. Unlimited classics book o wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi. Like all of ann rinaldi s historical fiction that i have read, a wolf by the ears was a very well written novel. Ann rinaldi was born in 1934 in new york city, and had a difficult childhood.
Although harriet calls jefferson master, shes never felt the reality of her enslavement, and rumor has it that she and her siblings are the masters mulatto children. Wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi book cover, description, publication history. Now the impending choice of whether or not to leave her home forever to live life as a free woman is breaking harriets heart in wolf by the ears by author ann rinaldi. The wolf by the ears lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Meticulously researched by author rinaldiwho excels in this genre, the book was inspired by a quote from the author of the acclaimed declaration of independence. In her good authors note, ann rinaldi stated that when she wrote wolf by the ears, she was setting out not just to write a historical tale taking place at thomas jeffersons monticello home in the 1820s, but also to tell a story about alienation from a father because of race and skin color.
Rinaldi depicts harriet on the cusp of maturity in her final years at monticello, from december 1819 to august 1822. Veteran rinaldi spins a tale that combines low melodrama, cringeworthy fauxindian mysticism, a back story only the author could possibly understand, a saccharine depiction of slavery, two pregnancies of convenience and only a passing regard for historical accuracy for a nearly 300page slog that seems to have enjoyed zero editorial intervention. Ann rinaldi is acclaimed for her historical novels, of which eight have been named best books for young adults by the american library association. Wolf by the ears mass market paperback january 1, 1993 by ann rinaldi author. The novel wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi explores a fictionalized version of harriet hemings, thomas jeffersons illegitimate child, born to her mother sally. Wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi 1993, paperback for. See all books authored by ann rinaldi, including my heart is on the ground. I have to answer some questions over a book called wolf by the ears, by ann rinaldi, and, i have searched all over the bookand cant find the answer to the question if harriets mom wanted to be free, can she. Rinaldi, ann 1934 personal born august 27, 1934, in. Like all of ann rinaldis historical fiction that i have read, a wolf by the ears was a very well written novel.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Ann rinaldi 1934 biography personal, career, honors. Harriet hemings has always been happy in the comfortable, protect. Book fairs scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. She is best known for her historical fiction, including in my fathers house, the last silk dress, an acquaintance with darkness, a break with charity, and hang a thousand trees with ribbons. Wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi wolf by the ears is an emotional depiction of harriets sally hemings daughter preparation to leave forever the home she loves at age 21, a home where she was pampered,loved and educated, though still thomas jeffersons slave. Author of more than thirty titles, she sets the standard for the genre in excellence and accuracy with her modernday classics wolf by the ears and in my fathers house.
Wolf by the ears is a young adult novel by ann rinaldi, first published in 1991. Ann rinaldi books, author biography, and reading level. Jefferson himself agonized over the institution of slavery, describing it as a wolf by the ears, which the country could not handle safely, yet without. Now living a monticello, the man who wrote the declaration of independence has his own servants. Wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi follows a fictionalized story of thomas jeffersons illegitimate daughter, harriet hemings. The book itself was very informative of the time period and of the situation of not only the slaves, but even the president. Thomas jeffersons metaphor for slavery is dramatically brought to life through his illegitimate daughter. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi. Wolf by the ears is similar to the book sally hemings, a novel by barbara chaseriboud. The acclaimed author of the last silk dress and time enough for drums tells the intense, provocative story of a slave, harriet hemings, who some believe was the daughter of thomas jefferson. The book is a fictional journal of what might have been her thoughts. It is about a young girl, harriet hemings, who is a slave belonging to thomas jefferson. Jan 15, 2020 this book began bland to me, but it quickly started getting better after the first fifty pages.
Her mother died soon after she was born, and after a brief happy period with her aunt, uncle, and cousins, she went to live with her father, four siblings, and a stepmother. Wolf by the ears is a book by ann rinaldi on 19930101. This book began bland to me, but it quickly started getting better after the first fifty pages. Ann rinaldi harriet hemings, rumored to be the daughter of thomas jefferson and sally hemings, one of his black slaves, struggles with the problems facing herto escape from the velvet cage that is monticello. Wolf by the ears, by ann rinaldi is a great book for both young and old readers.
Wolf by the ears is a unique novel that lures its readers by describing the life o slave. What is the personal conflict of the book wolf by the ears. She is best known for her historical fiction, including in my fathers house, the last silk dress, an acquaintance with darkness, a break with charity, numbering all the bones and hang a thousand trees with ribbons. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. Eight of her novels have been named ala best books for young adults, including time enough for drums, the last silk dress, a break with charity and wolf by the ears. Wolf by the ears is an emotional depiction of harriets sally hemings daughter preparation to leave forever the home she loves at age 21, a home where she was pampered,loved and educated, though still thomas jeffersons slave. In this lesson, you will receive an indepth summary of the novel. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Harriet hemings, rumored to be the daughter of thomas jefferson and sally hemings, one of his black slaves, struggles with the problems facing herto escape from the velvet cage that is monticello, or to stay, and thus remain a slave. August 27, 1934, in new york city is a young adult fiction author. Not intending to leave, she is confronted by certain realities that living at. Harriet hemmings, one of his servants has lived there all her life.
She serves tredyffrin township as the young adult librarian at tpl. Wolf by the ears lexile find a book metametrics inc. It is about a young girl, harriet hemings, who is a. Shes been well treated there, but there are rumors that she might be more than thomas jeffersons slave. And we can neither hold him, nor safely let him go. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more.
The book is a quick read, as well as an informative one. Wolf by the ears wikipedia, the free encyclopedia wolf by the ears is a young adult novel by ann rinaldi, first published in 1991. Ann rinaldi born august 27, 1934 in new york city is an american young adult fiction author. Ann rinaldi is an american youngadult fiction author. Ann rinaldi books list of books by author ann rinaldi. Wolf by the ears has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Ann rinaldi is known by her many fans for her richly satisfying historical fiction. Harriet hemings has always been happy in the comfortable, protected world that is monticello.
In wolf by the ears rinaldi returns to the colonial era to follow the partially fictionalized tale of harriet hemings, the illegitimate daughter by a slave mother of thomas jefferson. Project muse filling in gaps in the historical record. Childrens books, history, biographies and memoirs, literature and fiction submitted by. Wolf by the ears book by ann rinaldi 5 available editions. Wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi is a young adult historical fiction novel. Recreates eighteenthcentury monticello to spin the tale about harriet hemings, a slave rumored to be daughter of the plantations master. It is about a young girl, harriet hemings, who is a slave belonging to thomas. She tries to decide if she will stay and be a slave or leave and take her freedom. The lexile power v word selector identifies up to 10 challenging words in each book that are important for students to know. See if you can remember the important events and characters from the book, wolf by the ears by ann rinaldi. In her authors note rinaldi explains that it was, in part, the alienation which jeffersons assumed illegitimate children must have felt that appealed to her. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions.
Ann rinaldi brings harriet hemings, the daughter of sally hemings and thomas jefferson, into an unforgettable slave girl who becomes a woman. She has written a total of forty novels, eight of which were listed as notable by the ala. Eight of her novels have been named ala best books for young adults, including time enough for drums, the last silk dress, a break with charity, and wolf by the ears. Ann rinaldi, a young adult fiction author, started her career as a newspaper columnist. Harriet hemings, rumored to be the daughter of thomas jefferson and. In wolf by the ears, ann rinaldi creates a voice for the only daughter who survived of thomas jefferson and sally hemings, harriet hemings, an intriguing figure who has no voice in the historical record. While writing a generalinterest column for the pulitzerprizewinning daily newspaper in trenton, n.