Sale price
$1699
Santa's Underwear
Ages 4–8 · 2016
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010
The Prison-Ship Adventure of James Forten, Revolutionary War Captive
Written by Marty Rhodes Figley · Illustrated by Zachary Trover
Part of the History's Kid Heroes series
A captured sailor faces a choice between freedom and loyalty during the Revolutionary War.
4.0 Goodreads · 25 ratings
32 pages· GN580L
$9.99Save 4%
Out of stock at Bookroo right now. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.
Bookroo's summary
In 1781, James Forten, a free African American sailor, is captured by the British during the Revolutionary War. Imprisoned on the Amphion, he fears being sold into slavery. As he grapples with his fate, James must decide between his loyalty to his country and his own freedom. Will he ever return home, or will the tides of war change his destiny forever?
From the publisher
Captured at sea . . . a young man must choose between his country and his freedom. The Atlantic Ocean, 1781. James Forten is a free African American sailor on an American ship, the Royal Louis, during the Revolutionary War. After his ship is captured by the British, he becomes a prisoner on the Amphion. James worries that he will be sold as a slave. Will James ever see his home again?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- GN580L
The author
More from Marty Rhodes Figley
Sale price
$1595
Emily and Carlo
Ages 5–8 · 2012
The series
The History's Kid Heroes series
Sale price
$2665
The Rescue Adventure of Stenny Green, Hindenburg Crash Eyewitness
Ages 8–11 · 2010
Sale price
$2665
The Rooftop Adventure of Minnie and Tessa, Factory Fire Survivors
Ages 8–11 · 2010
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$1795
The Women Who Caught the Babies
Ages 9–12 · 2019
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$999
Noise
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Sale price
$799
The View at the Zoo
Ages 8–12 · 2011
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$795
Navajo Code Talkers
Ages 8–14 · 2019
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$795
Arrested for Witchcraft!
Ages 8–14 · 2014
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$899
A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom Super Scientist
Ages 8–14 · 2000
Sale price
$1295
Where Poppies Grow
Ages 9–13 · 2001
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$810
The Boston Tea Party
Ages 8–14 · 2004
The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 142798
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2011
- First published
- August 1, 2010
- Publisher
- Graphic Universe
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780761370758
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.