Under the Freedom Tree
Under the Freedom Tree
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Under the Freedom Tree

Written by Susan VanHecke & illustrated by London Ladd
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6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
~491L
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Dec 3, 2019
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Tells of the Civil War’s first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country’s first African American community.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781580895514
    Publication Date
    December 3, 2019
    Publisher
    Charlesbridge
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2012038698
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~491L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    163846
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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