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?
By:
James Lincoln Collier Contributions by:
Christopher Collier Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Country of Publication: United States Volume: v. 2 Dimensions:
Height: 194mm,
Width: 133mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 159g ISBN:9780440443230 ISBN 10: 0440443237 Series:Arabus Family Saga Series Pages: 208 Publication Date:01 December 1988 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
