Seaward Born

Seaward Born - Paperback

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Seaward Born - Paperback

Seaward Born - Paperback

by Lea Wait
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Book Overview

A young enslaved boy who dreams of sailing must choose whether to risk everything to fight for freedom in this historical middle grade novel.

Sometimes a man has to risk everything to do what's right. Doing it is what makes him a man.

Thirteen-year-old Michael knows he is lucky. Few enslaved people in 1805 Charleston are where they want to be. But Michael works on the docks and ships in Charleston Harbor, close to the seas he longs to sail. Life seems good. But when Michael's protective mistress dies, everything changes, and Michael's friend Jim encourages him to run away.

Michael is torn. Should he risk everything for a chance at freedom in some unknown place? Is staying safe worth staying enslaved?
ISBN9780689848605
Author Lea Wait
PublisherMargaret K. McElderry Books
GenreChildren and Society & culture
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 2004
LanguageENG- English
Pages160
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Lea Wait is the author six award-winning historical novels for ages 8 and up set in the United States. This is her first historical set in Scotland. She is also the best-selling author of 3 mystery series for adults.

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