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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2012 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Words Set Me Free
By Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)
A young boy discovers the power of words on his journey to freedom.
32 pages· 1,636 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Young Frederick Douglass, born into slavery, discovers the transformative power of reading. As he learns to read, he begins to see a path to freedom and equality. This journey not only changes his life but also sets him on a course to become a leading voice for justice. How will the words he learns shape his destiny and the world around him? Dive into this inspiring tale of courage and determination, where every word becomes a step toward liberation.
From the publisher
“Words Set Me Free is the inspiring story of young Frederick Douglass’s path to freedom through reading”–
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,636
- Reading age
- 5–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 790L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.3
out of 7
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 149506
Publication
- Published
- January 3, 2012
- Publisher
- Simon SchusterPaula Wiseman Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781416959038
- LCCN
- 2011013323
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