Amistad Rising: A Story of Freedom (original 1998; edition 1998)

by Veronica Chambers, Paul Lee

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A fictional account of the 1839 revolt of Africans aboard the slave ship Amistad and the subsequent legal case argued before the Supreme Court in 1841 by former president John Quincy Adams.

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Title:	Amistad Rising: A Story of Freedom
Authors:	Veronica Chambers
Other authors:	Paul Lee
Info:	Harcourt Children's Books (1998), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 40 pages
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Amistad Rising: A Story of Freedom by Veronica Chambers (1998)

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I think that this book would be good to read to kids to teach them about slavery and how horrible slave trading was. I also think that it could teach them to have courage to reach for their goals and not to give up until they achieve them. (

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jamieh | Sep 6, 2009 |

Tale of Singbe/Joseph Cinque. Captured as a slave destined for America, on board the Amistad Cinque leads a mutiny. For a brief time the captives enjoy freedom. Discusses the subsequent court battles and John Quincy Adam's involvement. Detailed illustrations allow the text to become more real, personal. (

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Veronica Chambers	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Lee, Paul	Illustrator	main author	all editions	confirmed

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NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (History, Life and Culture in the Americas – 1999)

NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (12th Edition: 1996-1998)

NCTE Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8 (3rd Edition – 1996-1998)

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A fictional account of the 1839 revolt of Africans aboard the slave ship Amistad and the subsequent legal case argued before the Supreme Court in 1841 by former president John Quincy Adams.

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