Description: Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Kathleen Van Cleve Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction--now in a young readers edition. Dunbar and Van Cleve share an intimate glimpse into the life of a little-known, but powerful figure in history, and her brave journey as she fled the most powerful couple in the country. Publisher Description "A brilliant work of US history." —School Library Journal (starred review) "Gripping." —BCCB (starred review) "Accessible…Necessary." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A School Library Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2019! A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washingtons runaway slave, who risked everything for a better life—now available as a young readers edition!In this incredible narrative, Erica Armstrong Dunbar reveals a fascinating and heartbreaking behind-the-scenes look at the Washingtons when they were the First Family—and an in-depth look at their slave, Ona Judge, who dared to escape from one of the nations Founding Fathers. Born into a life of slavery, Ona Judge eventually grew up to be George and Martha Washingtons "favored" dower slave. When she was told that she was going to be given as a wedding gift to Martha Washingtons granddaughter, Ona made the bold and brave decision to flee to the north, where she would be a fugitive. From her childhood, to her time with the Washingtons and living in the slave quarters, to her escape to New Hampshire, Erica Armstrong Dunbar, along with Kathleen Van Cleve, shares an intimate glimpse into the life of a little-known, but powerful figure in history, and her brave journey as she fled the most powerful couple in the country. Author Biography Erica Armstrong Dunbar is the Charles and Mary Beard Professor of History at Rutgers University. Her first book, A Fragile Freedom: African American Women and Emancipation in the Antebellum City, was published by Yale University Press in 2008. Her second book, Never Caught: The Washingtons Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge was a 2017 finalist for the National Book Award in nonfiction and a winner of the 2018 Frederick Douglass Book Award. She is also the author of She Came to Slay, an illustrated tribute to Harriet Tubman, and Susie King Taylor and is the co-executive producer of the HBO series The Gilded Age.Kathleen Van Cleve teaches creative writing and film at the University of Pennsylvania. She has written three books, including the award-winning middle grade novel Drizzle and lives in Philadelphia with her husband and sons. Details ISBN 153441617X ISBN-13 9781534416178 Title Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge Author Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Kathleen Van Cleve Format Hardcover Year 2019 Pages 272 Publisher Simon & Schuster GE_Item_ID:137699928; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge : George and Martha Washington's Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away; Young Readers Edition
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Women, People & Places / United States / African American, History / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.), Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year: 2019
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 12.5 Oz
Author: Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Kathleen Van Cleve
Item Length: 8.2 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Hardcover
