The Sheriff's Children

by Charles W. Chesnutt

Book Overview

The Sheriff's Children is a novel written by Charles W. Chesnutt. The story is set in the late 19th century in a small town in North Carolina. The main character of the novel is a young African American girl named Rena Walden. Rena is the daughter of the sheriff of the town, who is also an African American. Rena's mother died when she was very young, and she has been raised by her father and her aunt.The novel explores the themes of race, identity,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419182382
• ISBN13: 9781419182389
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"