Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass

Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by London Ladd

Grade:

3-6

ISBN-13:

978-1484749593

Publisher:

Big Words Biography (2018)

A powerfully illustrated and powerfully told true story. We follow Frederick Douglass from his childhood as a beloved grandson, but an abused slave to several different masters. Douglass's quest for literacy defined his youth, and his refusal to deny or foresake his own human dignity defined his life. He escaped to freedom, then formally bought his freedom, and became publisher of The North Star, an abolitionist newspaper. (Slaves followed the North Star to freedom with underground railroad conductor Harriet Tubman.) His writing, his meetings with Lincoln and advocacy for African-American soldiers in the Civil War are all spotlighted. A moving and well told account of his life-long quest for justice for all, and extraordinary personal courage.