--- product_id: 254432173 title: "Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad" price: "€ 74.03" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/254432173-henrys-freedom-box-a-true-story-from-the-underground-railroad store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Powerful, evocative illustrations Award-winning storytelling Unique self-mailing escape plot Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad **Price:** € 74.03 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✉️ Unlock the past, inspire the future with Henry’s unforgettable journey! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad - **How much does it cost?** € 74.03 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/254432173-henrys-freedom-box-a-true-story-from-the-underground-railroad) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compelling True Story:** Follows Henry Brown’s daring journey to freedom by mailing himself north, a narrative that resonates deeply with themes of resilience and hope. - • **Highly Rated & Popular:** Boasts a stellar 4.9/5 rating from over 1,500 reviews and ranks in top multicultural and historical children’s books categories. - • **Award-Winning Creative Team:** Written by a Jane Addams Peace Award winner and illustrated by a Coretta Scott King Award artist, ensuring top-tier storytelling and visuals. - • **Educational & Thought-Provoking:** Ideal for readers 10+, this book sparks meaningful conversations about slavery and freedom, perfect for classrooms and home libraries. - • **Visually Striking Illustrations:** Powerful artwork that brings history to life, making difficult topics accessible and engaging for young readers. ## Overview Henry's Freedom Box is a critically acclaimed illustrated children’s book that tells the true story of Henry Brown, a slave who ingeniously mailed himself to freedom. Authored by a Jane Addams Peace Award winner and illustrated by a Coretta Scott King Award artist, this book combines powerful storytelling with evocative visuals. Highly rated and popular among educators and parents, it serves as an essential resource for teaching about slavery, resilience, and hope to readers aged 10 and up. ## Description A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist. Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, he knows exactly what he must do: He will mail himself to the North. After an arduous journey in the crate, Henry finally has a birthday -- his first day of freedom. Review: Historia algo triste, los dibujos muy buenos. - Los dibujos me han encantado, y la historia también, pasa que es una historia algo dura para un niño porque habla de la esclavitud y porque aunque el libro trata de terminar con final feliz, no es del todo posible dado el tema que está tratando. Aunque es un libro ilustrado yo diría que es ideal a partir de unos 10 años por el tema que trata. Review: Powerful illustrations - What a fantastic book, with the most powerful illustrations! A true story telling the tale of the pain of growing up as a slave. This is a must for any history topic on slavery in Key stage 1 and above. I highly recommend. ## Features - Scholastic Press - Scholastic press ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #36,879 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #116 in Multicultural Stories for Children #259 in Historical Fiction for Children #334 in Children's Books on Difficult Discussions | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,530 Reviews | ## Images ![Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PkyHLxwJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Historia algo triste, los dibujos muy buenos. *by J***O on 26 March 2015* Los dibujos me han encantado, y la historia también, pasa que es una historia algo dura para un niño porque habla de la esclavitud y porque aunque el libro trata de terminar con final feliz, no es del todo posible dado el tema que está tratando. Aunque es un libro ilustrado yo diría que es ideal a partir de unos 10 años por el tema que trata. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful illustrations *by S***O on 24 October 2020* What a fantastic book, with the most powerful illustrations! A true story telling the tale of the pain of growing up as a slave. This is a must for any history topic on slavery in Key stage 1 and above. I highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Have for a Child's Library *by P***. on 4 July 2020* Everything about this is incredible - the art has so much emotion and feeling imbued into it. You really can feel the story just in the images. The art is realistic and conveys so much detail (just look at the cover to get a sense of how powerful the art is). As for the story, it's masterfully told - it has really good pacing for a children's story, the emotions unfold naturally and powerfully, and it really conveys its message in a clear and consistent manner. Children's books can really be atrocious in how they tell a story but this book is excellent. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/254432173-henrys-freedom-box-a-true-story-from-the-underground-railroad](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/254432173-henrys-freedom-box-a-true-story-from-the-underground-railroad) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*