Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass

The inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time.

This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Award-winning husband-wife team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome present a moving and captivating look at the young life of the inspirational man who said, "I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong."

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: 01/04/2011
ISBN: 9781416959038
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.50d
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/28/2011
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2012
School Library Journal 01/01/2012 pg. 91
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2012
Booklist 03/15/2012 pg. 55
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 174 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 149506 / Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5