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Prisoner for Liberty

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Based on 14 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
James Forten knew how important freedom was. He was a free African American born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When the American Revolution started in 1776, James was too young to help fight for freedom from British rule. But in 1781, at age fifteen, he took a job on the Royal Louis, an American ship. A British warship soon captured the Royal Louis. James was taken prisoner. The British often sol... More
Book Information
PublisherMillbrook Press, Inc.- Carolrhoda Books
BindingPaperback (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100822590220
ISBN-13978-0822590224
Publication Date01/01/2009
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About Marty Rhodes Figley (Author) : Marty Rhodes Figley is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Marty Rhodes Figley include Washington Is Burning (On My Own History), Salvando A La Campana De La Liber... more
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About Craig Orback (Illustrator) : Craig Orback is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Craig Orback include Paul Bunyan (On My Own Folklore), Nature's Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery... more
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