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Taking Liberty: The Story of Oney Judge, George Washington's Runaway Slave
Taking Liberty The Story of Oney Judge George Washington's Runaway Slave
Author: Ann Rinaldi, C. Michael Dudash (Illustrator)
When I was four and my daddy left, I cried, but I understood. He had become part of the Gone. — Oney Judge is a slave. But on the plantation of Mount Vernon, the beautiful home of George and Martha Washington, she is not called a slave. She is referred to as a servant, and a house servant at that -- a position of influence and respect. Whe...  more »
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PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780689851889
ISBN-10: 068985188X
Publication Date: 1/6/2004
Pages: 272
Reading Level: Young Adult
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  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Taking Liberty: The Story of Oney Judge, George Washington's Runaway Slave on + 23 more book reviews
My 12 yr. old daughter loved this book about Oney Judge, George Washington's runaway slave. Contains lots of historical content and references in the time of the Father of Our Country.
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Based on the true story of a well-favored slave of George Washington's wife Martha who did eventually run away when he was President.
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Great story!


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