Seaward Born - (Aladdin Historical Fiction) by Lea Wait (Paperback)
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Highlights
- A young enslaved boy who dreams of sailing must choose whether to risk everything to fight for freedom in this historical middle grade novel.
- Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 3-5) 2006 4th Winner
- 8-12 Years
- 7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
- 160 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
- Series Name: Aladdin Historical Fiction
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About the Book
A young man makes a decision to flee seaward to freedom in this moving and dramatic story set in the American south. "Full of thought-provoking situations and well-drawn historical settings."--"School Library Journal."Book Synopsis
A young enslaved boy who dreams of sailing must choose whether to risk everything to fight for freedom in this historical middle grade novel. Sometimes a man has to risk everything to do what's right. Doing it is what makes him a man. Thirteen-year-old Michael knows he is lucky. Few enslaved people in 1805 Charleston are where they want to be. But Michael works on the docks and ships in Charleston Harbor, close to the seas he longs to sail. Life seems good. But when Michael's protective mistress dies, everything changes, and Michael's friend Jim encourages him to run away. Michael is torn. Should he risk everything for a chance at freedom in some unknown place? Is staying safe worth staying enslaved?About the Author
Lea Wait (1946-2019) was the author of the Antique Print mystery series and the Mainely Needlepoint mystery series, as well as historical fiction for young readers.Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Series Title: Aladdin Historical Fiction
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Lea Wait
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2004
TCIN: 91949887
UPC: 9780689848605
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-2849
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds
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