Nearer my freedom : the interesting life of Olaudah Equiano by himself / Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge.
| Author/creator | Edinger, Monica, 1952- author. |
| Other author | Younge, Lesley, author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Minneapolis : Zest Books, [2023] |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 216 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prologue -- I was born in Essaka -- No small fear -- I was now amongst a people -- To see fresh wonders -- Curse the tide -- I determined to make every exertion -- Nearer my freedom -- If I should still be saved -- A roving disposition -- I rejoiced in spirit -- A mind for a new adventure -- Go ye and do likewise -- Epilogue -- Creating a verse version -- Timeline -- Glossary. |
| Abstract | "Using Olaudah Equiano's autobiography as the source, the text shares Equiano's life story in found verse. Readers will follow his story from his childhood in Africa, enslavement at a young age, liberation, and life as a free man"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-211) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 10-18 Zest Books. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 7-9 Zest Books. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Edinger, Monica. Nearer my freedom Minneapolis : Zest Books , 2023 9781728462721 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Autobiographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2022023681 |
| ISBN | 9781728450988 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 1728450985 |
| ISBN | 9781728464077 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1728464072 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B EQ51ED | ✔ Available | Place Hold |