Freewater
by Amina Luqman-Dawson
A Newbery Medal-winning escape story that brings hidden American history to life through the eyes of two brave children
Kid
71
/ 100
Parent
83
/ 100
Teacher
88
/ 100
Best fit: ages Ages 10-12
Still works: ages Ages 9-14
Our Take
Curriculum Champion — a teacher's dream text that earns its place through literary quality, historical depth, and moral complexity rather than kid-friendly packaging
✓ Perfect for
- • readers who love survival and adventure stories with real historical stakes
- • families looking for books that open honest conversations about slavery and resistance
- • kids who enjoy multiple-perspective storytelling with characters they can root for
- • classrooms studying American history or African American literature
Book facts
- Format
- middle grade novel
- ISBN
- 9798855080278
- Illustration
- none
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