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Amistad Rising: A Story of Freedom
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 45 Ratings and 16 Reviews

Book Description
Joseph Cinqu� is afraid he'll never see his family again. Kidnapped by slave traders and sold at auction, he finds himself chained in the hull of a cramped ship, Amistad, with more than fifty other Africans--including a few children. Cinqu� must do something. But what? In this truly epic adventure, Joseph Cinqu� wants only one thing: freedom. But what he achieves, with the help of former president... More
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100152018034
ISBN-13978-0152018030
Publication Date03/01/1998
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About Veronica Chambers (Author) : Veronica Chambers is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Veronica Chambers include Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa, Double Dutch.
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About Paul Lee (Illustrator) : Paul Lee is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Paul Lee include A Voice of Her Own: A Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Po... more
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