COPPER SUN-The Reader-Friendly Edition

A powerful, unforgettable story of courage, survival, and hope.

In Copper Sun, Sharon M. Draper brings to life the harrowing journey of Amari, a young girl from Africa whose peaceful village is destroyed by slave traders. Torn from her family and homeland, she is forced into the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade and plantation life in America.

Through vivid storytelling and deeply emotional insight, Draper explores friendship, resilience, and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit. As Amari forms unexpected bonds and dares to dream of freedom, readers are drawn into a gripping narrative of loss, endurance, and the fight for dignity.

Both heartbreaking and inspiring, Copper Sun offers an important and moving perspective on history, identity, and survival. Rich in detail and emotional depth, this award-winning novel resonates with readers of all ages.