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Book SynopsisSearching for Sarah Rector brings to light the mystery of Sarah Rector. At the age of eleven, Sarah was famously hailed as "the wealthiest coloured girl in the world.". Even so, she was powerless and in the whirlwind of drama--and danger--she had disappeared. Out of a trove of primary documents, Bolden pieces together the events of Sarah's life.
Trade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "This handsome volume with its many photographs is carefully sourced and has a helpful glossary, illustration credits and index. Bolden admirably tells a complex story while modeling outstanding research strategy, as her insightful author's note attests." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
**STARRED REVIEW** "This book will be extremely useful to teachers and librarians." * School Library Journal, starred review *
Bolden's remarks on tracking down Sarah's story will appeal to those who enjoy untangling historical mysteries. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
