Copper Sun

The author of the book “Copper Sun,” Sharon Draper, tried to accurately depict what life was like in 1738. To allow the reader to have a first-hand experience with slavery, she didn’t alter much of the story. She went deeper into the life of a newer slave and included details about the world during this time period. She speaks about the reality of slave trade and dedicates the book to any girl who had to endure these times.

During 1738, slaves were constantly being taken out of their villages and shipped off to other areas of the world to work. The main character, Amari, was a victim of this dishonorable act. By the time Amari had been on the boat she was already ravenous and soon realized there was no land to get onto. There