The Escape of Oney Judge: Martha Washington's Slave Finds Freedom
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 32
Published: 2007
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In "The Escape of Oney Judge: Martha Washington's Slave Finds Freedom," young Oney Judge serves as a slave in the household of George and Martha Washington. As she grows older, Oney becomes increasingly aware of her desire for freedom and the injustices of her position. When she learns that Martha plans to give her as a wedding gift to one of her grandchildren, Oney decides to take a bold step toward liberation. The story follows her daring escape from the Washingtons, highlighting her struggle for autonomy and the personal costs of seeking freedom in a time of slavery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Farrar Straus Giroux .
Emily Arnold McCully received the Caldecott Medal for Mirette on the High Wire . The illustrator of more than 40 books for young readers, she divides her time between Chatham, New York, and New York City.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Younger Children
This book was recognised in the Younger Children category by the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.