The Prison-Ship Adventure of James Forten, Revolutionary War Captive

Fifteen-year-old James Forten is proud to be fighting to free the American colonies from British rule. Hes also proud to be a free African American. In 1781, near the wars end, the British capture the American ship on which hes serving. White prisoners are often exchanged between the two navies. But not black prisoners. Will James find himself enslaved? Will he survive the ordeal of being a prisoner?

Product details

• Authors: Marthy Rhodes Figley, Marty Rhodes Figley
• Assisted by: Richard Carbajal (Illustration), Richard Pimentel Carbajal (Illustration), Ted Hammond (Illustration)
• Publisher: Graphic Universe
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2011
• No. of pages: 31
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 218 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 177 g
• Series: History's Kid Heroes (Library); History's Kid Heroes (Library)
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire