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Synopsis
Daniel Arabus steals the notes insuring his and his mother's freedom from slavery to Captain Ivers only to be shipped from Stratford, Connecticut, to the West Indies to be sold
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Young Daniel Arabus and his mother are slaves in the house of Captain Ivers of Stratford, Connecticut. By law they should be free, since Daniel's father fought in the Revolutionary army and earned enough in soldiers' notes to buy his family's freedom.
But now Daniel's father is dead, and Mrs. Ivers has taken the notes from his mother. When Daniel bravely steals the notes back, a furious Captain Ivers forces him aboard a ship bound for the West Indies--and certain slavery. Even if Daniel can manage to jump ship in New York, will he be able to travel the long and dangerous road to freedom?
About the Author
James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader's Digest, and Boy's Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.
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- PublisherDelacorte Pr
- Publication date1981
- ISBN 10 0385284845
- ISBN 13 9780385284844
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages192
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