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Puffin Books, 1989-01-05

Amos Fortune, Free Man

Amos Fortune, Free Man

Newbery Library, Puffin and Puffin Newberry Library

Elizabeth Yates, Author

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9780140341584

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Amos Fortune was born the son of an African king. In 1725, when he was 15 years old, he was captured by slave traders, brought to America and sold at auction. For 45 years, Amos worked as a slave and dreamed of freedom. At 60, he began to see those dreams come true. A Newbery Honor Book.
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The dignity of a man’s inner freedom and moral strength guides this quiet, deeply affecting account. With lyrical restraint, it affirms perseverance and the enduring worth of every person. A timeless narrative of faith, hope, and purpose.

Keywords and Themes: Accomplishment • Biography & Autobiography • Character • Cultural & Regional • Dignity • Faith • Freedom • Historical • Hope • Integrity • Juvenile Nonfiction • Perseverance • Redemption

Readability • 6.2

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 192

Subjects • African Americans • Massachusetts • Slaves • Biographies • Fortune • Amos

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural & Regional

A Newbery Medal Winner

When Amos Fortune was only fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at auction. Although his freedom had been taken, Amos never lost his dinity and courage. For 45 years, Amos worked as a slave and dreamed of freedom. And, at age 60, he finally began to see those dreams come true.

"The moving story of a life dedicated to the fight for freedom."--Booklist

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