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Fort Mose: A Tale of Perseverance and Hope

Published in 2008, this historical fiction by Sharon Draper delves into the emotional journey of Amari, a teenage girl taken from her African village and sold as a slave. Alongside Amari is Polly, an indentured servant who assimilates with the slaves. The story highlights themes of perseverance and hope, culminating in their quest for freedom at Fort Mose. This poignant narrative, recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award in 2007, explores the complexities of history through the eyes of characters like Teenie and Tidbit.

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Fort Mose: A Tale of Perseverance and Hope

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  1. Basic Information • Published in 2008 • Historical Fiction • Sharon Drapper visited slave castles • Story about perseverance and hope • Emotional

  2. Summary • Teenage girl, Amari, a girl who was taken away from her village in Africa and sold as a slave. • White teenager, Polly, who is an indentured servant. • Teenie and Tidbit • Polly assimilates with the slaves and becomes part of them. • Freedom in a place called Fort Mose.

  3. Coretta Scott King Award - 2007

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