The Captive
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1994 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Captive

By Joyce Hansen

A slave's journey from Africa to New England and back.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings
195 pages· 42,030 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Kofi Kwame Paul, once a free man in Africa, finds himself enslaved in New England. As he navigates a world of oppression and hope, his journey takes him back to his roots. Will he reclaim his freedom and identity, or will the past forever bind him? Discover the resilience and courage of a man determined to forge his own destiny against all odds.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1995)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
195
Words
42,030
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
810L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
6
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
11047
Publication
Published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590416252

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