A Newbery Medal Winner
When 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
A Newbery Medal Winner
When 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
Amos Fortune, Free Man
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
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| ISBN-13: | 9780140341584 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Publication date: | 05/28/1989 |
| Series: | Newbery Library, Puffin Series |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 192 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.13(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.52(d) |
| Lexile: | 1090L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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