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Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story

by Halfmann, Janet

Biography of Robert Smalls who, during the civil War, commandeered the confederate ship Planter to carry his family and twelve other slaves to freedom.  

  • Topics African American History,
    19th-Century History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Nonfiction
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  • Publisher Lee & Low Books, Inc.2008, 2008, New York, NY
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Award Key

Caldecott Medal
Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
Newberry Medal
Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
Coretta Scott King Award
Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
Golden Kite Award
Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.

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