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5,000 Miles to Freedom: Ellen and William Craft's Flight from Slavery
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 37 Ratings and 13 Reviews

Book Description
What would it take for slaves to escape from slavery in the Deep South, 1,000 miles from freedom and then on to England during the period of the Fugitive Slave Act? For most slaves the thought of escape was unimaginable. But fear did not stop Ellen and William Craft from chasing freedom.


An inspiring and riveting story of two amazing people stopping at nothing to fight for freedom and ... More
Book Information
PublisherNational Geographic Children's Books
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages96
ISBN-100792278852
ISBN-13978-0792278856
Publication Date01/24/2006
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About Dennis B. Fradin (Author) : Dennis B. Fradin is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Dennis B. Fradin include The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independe... more
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About Judith Fradin (Author) : Judith Fradin is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Judith Fradin include Witness to Disaster: Hurricanes (Witness to Disaster), Witness to Disaster: Volcanoes (W... more
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