Synopses & Reviews
Winner of the Newbery Medal! 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
Review
Praise for Amos Fortune, Free Man "The moving story of a life dedicated to the fight for freedom."—Booklist
Synopsis
What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again.
About the Author
Elizabeth Yates (19052001), prolific American author, won the 1951 Newbery Medal for her novel
Amos Fortune, Free Man. She also received a Newbery Honor in 1944 for
Mountain Born.
Nora Unwin (19071982) illustrated more than one hundred books for children.