Amos Fortune, Free Man
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A Newbery Medal WinnerWhen Amos Fortune was only fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at auction. Although his freedom had been taken, Amos never lost his dinity and courage. For 45 years, Amos worked as a slave and dreamed of freedom. And, at age 60, he finally began to see those dreams come true.
“The moving story of a life dedicated to the fight for freedom.”—Booklist Praise for Amos Fortune, Free Man“The moving story of a life dedicated to the fight for freedom.”—Booklist Elizabeth Yates (1905–2001), prolific American author, won the 1951 Newbery Medal for her novel Amos Fortune, Free Man. She also received a Newbery Honor in 1944 for Mountain Born.
Nora Unwin (1907–1982) illustrated more than one hundred books for children. US
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| Weight | 5.2 oz |
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| Dimensions | 0.5000 × 5.1300 × 7.7500 in |
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| Subjects | books for kids age 9 12, JUV016110, newberry award books ages 9-12, historical fiction for children 9-12, award winning childrens books, african american childrens books, african american children's books, classic children's books, realistic fiction books for kids 12-15, realistic fiction books for kids 9-12, chapter books for kids age 8-10, black history books for kids, JUV039120, black history month, racism, 3rd grade books, 3rd grade reading books, 4th grade reading books, 4th grade books, 5th grade reading books, 5th grade books |
