First published 2819
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, subjected to brutal violence and dehumanization. But his hunger for education and liberation drives him to seize a rare opportunity to escape. Pursued by ruthless slave-catchers, Douglass must navigate a treacherous path to the North, where he can finally live as a free man. Along the way, his remarkable storytelling and intellect blossom, fueling his rise as a powerful abolitionist voice. Douglass's extraordinary true story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation in the face of oppression.
Genres: biography, civil-war, historical, african-american, autobiography, biography-memoir, 19th-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: resilience, transformation
Setting: United States
80 pages · Paperback · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: abuse, slavery, violence