Frederick Douglass: A Noble Life by David A. Adler
Frederick Douglass was born a slave in 1818 on the plantation of Captain Aaron Anthony. He had other masters, Hugh and Sophia Auld, and Edward Covey. But against all odds, Douglass escaped the South with others slaves to the North. There he began to write his speeches. When Douglass was a slave, he taught himself to read by carrying a spelling book around when he went on an errand. Frederick Douglass made speeches in America, Europe, and Greece. He wrote three autobiographies about his life. He was also an advisor to U.S. presidents. This is the story of how Frederick Douglass became a grand figure in history. I would recommend this book to people who love history about the Civil War and abolition.
Reviwer: Noah Kalal, Grade 6