Title: 5,000 Miles to Freedom
Author: Judith Bloom Fradin and Dennis Brindell Fradin
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Date: 2006
Age Range: 5th grade and up
Summary: What would it take for slaves to escape from slavery in the Deep South, 1,000 miles from freedom? For most slaves the thought of escape was unimaginable. But fear did not stop Ellen and William Craft from chasing freedom.
An inspiring and riveting story of two amazing people stopping at nothing to fight for freedom and racial equality, this thrilling true tale chronicles Ellen and William Crafts' lives from their flight from Georgia slavery to their rise to world-wide fame as heroes of the Abolitionist movement. (Taken from Barnesandnoble.com)
Strengths:
The book is filled with historical facts which I really enjoyed. I liked how there was the true story of the Crafts escaping and at the same time the book provided the historical background so the reader could understand what was going on. And just because it is filled with historical notes doesn't mean that it is a dry book. There is a voice in the narration that is interesting and keeps the reader's attention.
Concerns:
Some parents may not want their children to read about this subject.
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