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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Frederick Douglass
By George E. Stanley, Meryl Henderson (Illustrator)
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series
A boy born into slavery defies impossible odds to become a leading abolitionist.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 25 ratings
208 pages· 26,726 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Born into slavery, young Frederick Douglass faces brutal hardships and separation from his family. Despite overwhelming odds, he rises to become a renowned abolitionist and statesman. How does he transform his fate and inspire a movement for freedom? Discover the incredible journey of a boy who changed history.
From the publisher
Discover the childhood of prominent abolitionist Frederick Douglass in this inspiring installment in the illustrated middle grade series Childhood of Famous Americans. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery. He was separated from his family when he was young, worked day and night, and was beaten for no other reason than the color of his skin. How could anyone ever overcome such overwhelming odds? But Frederick eventually became a famous abolitionist, author, statesman, and reformer. Read all about how one of the most prominent figures in African American history triumphed over impossible obstacles and paved the way for others to achieve their own freedom!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- Words
- 26,726
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~829L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 123870
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2008
- Publisher
- Aladdin
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781416955474
- LCCN
- 2007934395
- OCLC
- 180756509
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