The Prison-Ship Adventure of James Forten, Revolutionary War Captive
by Figley, Marty Rhodes
Series:History's Kid Heroes
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AR Book Level
3.1
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,350
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
142798 EN
About this book
In 1781, fifteen-year-old James Forten, a free African American from Philadelphia, is proud to be fighting for the American colonies, but when the British capture the ship on which he serves, he fears for both his life and his freedom.
