Aunt Clara Brown

Written by Linda Lowery and Linda Lowery Keep · Illustrated by Janice Lee Porter

Part of the On My Own Biography series

A freed slave builds a fortune and helps others start anew in Colorado.

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48 pages· 2,014 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· 610L

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the inspiring journey of a freed slave who defied the odds to amass a fortune in Colorado. With her newfound wealth, she offers hope and opportunity to others seeking freedom and a fresh start. What challenges did she face, and how did she transform lives along the way? This biography unveils the pivotal moments that shaped her legacy, inviting readers to explore the courage and determination behind her remarkable story.

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Introducing new readers to some of history’s most interesting and important people, these biographies focus on the pivotal episodes that show what kind of person the subject is (or was) and how he or she came to be famous. Although written in a story format, these books are not fictionalized accounts. A chronology of major events follows the story, along with a brief summary of the subject’s life.

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