Religious Worldview Amos Fortune, Free Man
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 dignity 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.
Description
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 dignity 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
Information
Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Penguin Random House
Publisher Date: 05/01/1989
Author: Elizabeth Yates
Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
UPC: 9780140341584
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 181
