Amos Fortune, Free Man

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$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
68 per carton
On sale May 01, 1989 | 978-0-14-034158-4
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 1090L | Fountas & Pinnell V
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
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
  • WINNER
    Newbery Medal Winner
Praise for Amos Fortune, Free Man

"The moving story of a life dedicated to the fight for freedom."—Booklist

About

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

Awards

  • WINNER
    Newbery Medal Winner

Praise

Praise for Amos Fortune, Free Man

"The moving story of a life dedicated to the fight for freedom."—Booklist