Seeking freedom the untold story of Fortress Monroe and the ending of slavery in America
"George Scott peered at the nearby Union fortress. Something miraculous was taking place! Three enslaved men had entered but had not been cast out. To Scott, the fortress must be a sanctuary. A place where the three would be safe from capture and harm--never to return to the Confederate South. But e...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers,
[2022]
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| Edition: | First edition |
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| Summary: | "George Scott peered at the nearby Union fortress. Something miraculous was taking place! Three enslaved men had entered but had not been cast out. To Scott, the fortress must be a sanctuary. A place where the three would be safe from capture and harm--never to return to the Confederate South. But exactly why were they granted refuge? Scott left the woods where he had been hiding and joined others in line to enter the fortress. Once inside, his knowledge of the area and the movements of the Confederate army impressed the fortress's commander, Major General Benjamin Butler. Working together, they plotted a plan to save the fortress from enemy attack. Would the fortress survive? Would Scott survive? Selene Castrovilla and E.B. Lewis weave a suspenseful tale revealing how two men's brave stand meant eventual freedom to thousands of African Americans and led President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation." -- Book jacket |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781635925821 1635925827 |
| Author Notes: | E. B. Lewis is award-winning illustrator and fine artist, who has illustrated over 70 books for children, including THE OTHER SIDE by Jacqueline Woodson, PREACHING TO THE CHICKENS by Jabari Asim, and THE SECRET WORLD OF WALTER ANDERSON by Hester Bass. Lewis attended the Temple University Tyler School of Art where he majored in graphic design, illustration and art education. After graduating, he taught art in public schools for twelve years. Presently, E.B. teaches at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Illustrator site: eblewis.com |
