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Hue & Cry
Ages 12–17 · 1953
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1950 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Amos Fortune, Free Man
Captured at 15, Amos dreams of freedom for 45 years. Will he finally break his chains?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11,936 ratings
192 pages· 33,435 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
At fifteen, Amos Fortune is captured and sold into slavery in Massachusetts. Despite decades of bondage, he clings to his dignity and dreams of freedom. As he reaches sixty, Amos's relentless pursuit of liberty begins to bear fruit. Will his unwavering spirit finally lead him to the freedom he has longed for? Discover the inspiring journey of a man who never gave up on his dreams.
From the publisher
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
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 33,435
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1090L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.5
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 3
Publication
- Published
- May 28, 1989
- First published
- January 1, 1950
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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