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Elizabeth Yates
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The Newbery Award winner, based on a true story!
Captured by slave traders when only 15, At-mun never forgot his roots as a prince. Nor did he ever lose his princely dignity and the courage to hold his head high. Sold at auction in America and haunted by the memory of his young sister left behind in Africa, At-mun, now Amos, began his long march to freedom. He dreamed of being free and of buying the freedom of his closest friends.
By the time he was 60 years old, Amos Fortune began to see those dreams come true. “It does a man no good to be free until he learns how to live,” he often said, and he left a legacy of freedom for himself and others that has immortalized his touching story for us all. Recommended for Grades 3 and up.
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- Jadedebony
- 03-10-21
Great book
Loved the book
It started slow and was confusing at first but glad
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Only complaint, too short!
Read this as a senior citizen and loved it. One of the best audibles I have listened to. You need not be a child to enjoy it!!!!
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- Wanda Mckeithan
- 11-08-21
Excellent
I really liked it. it was excellent and it gave me some things to think about .
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-13-22
Great story
I enjoyed the story, the narrator did a really good job! I enjoyed listening to his deep voice reading a meaningful story.
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- beckyb
- 10-18-21
Beautiful
Beautiful and inspiring. I grabbed this title on a whim because it was included with my membership, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The narrator was fantastic, too.
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- KLand
- 10-24-23
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- jessica
- 11-07-24
10 of 10
The first time I heard about this I was like wow this is so awesome thank you
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- Chocolates313
- 09-02-20
Wonderful Story
This story was amazing. I could not put it down. kept my attention throughout. Awesome.
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- Nina Chance
- 11-21-19
An amazing story!
I had to read this for school, and just let me say it was one of the BEST BOOLS I HABE EVER READ! I love the characters and that he finds Jesus and follows him all his life. There are also some funny parts! I have to write a book report on this book. The report will be enjoyable because I liked the book. Overall, it was amazing!
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- Stephanie
- 11-19-20
Great Book
I enjoyed the voice of the narrator. I learned a lot about Amos Fortune. I would suggest this book to anyone.
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