Seeking freedom

the untold story of Fortress Monroe and the ending of slavery in America
Selene Castrovilla ; illustrated by EB Lewis
Book - 2022

A young African American slave boy named George Scott sneaks into the Fortress Monroe after he sees other slaves enter and not be cast out. Making friends there with the commander, Union Major General Benjamin Butler, George Scott and Butler work together to save the fortress from the Confederate soldiers seeking to take it down and recapture the escaped slaves inside.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Castrovilla, Selene, 1966- (Author)
Other Authors: Lewis, Earl B. (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Calkins Creek, [2022]
Edition:First edition.
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