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      Amos Fortune, Free Man

      by Elizabeth Yates
      Published
      May 1989
      Main Genre
      Historical Historical
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      192
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      "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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      Genres

      General Fiction

      Subgenres

      Historical

      Themes

      Biographical

      Characters & Occupations

      African-American

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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      May 1989 Puffin ISBN 0140341587
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      Jan 1950 Penguin ISBN 0525255702
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      Feb 2018 Listening Library ISBN B078SB1Q7F
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