Escape to Freedom
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1976 · Est. 2 hour read

Escape to Freedom

Written by Ossie Davis

From slavery to diplomacy, a man's journey defies the odds.

3.4 Goodreads · 33 ratings
96 pages· 15,483 words· Est. 2 hour read· ~800L
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Bookroo's summary

Frederick Douglass rises from the shackles of slavery to the halls of diplomacy, challenging a nation and its prejudices. As he navigates a world resistant to change, will his courage and determination be enough to alter history? Witness the transformation of a man who becomes a beacon of hope and a symbol of resilience. This gripping play explores the trials and triumphs of Douglass's life, inviting you to question the boundaries of freedom and the power of perseverance.

From the publisher

A play that depicts Frederick Douglas overcoming his beginnings as a slave to becoming the first African American man to hold a diplomatic office.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (1979)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
15,483
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~800L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
72379
Publication
Published
February 1, 1990
First published
January 1, 1976
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140343557
LCCN
89036937
OCLC
20169018

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