A review by coolfoolmoon
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates

informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I think we can all reasonably assume this was a book every kid in New Hampshire had to read in elementary school. That being said, it's very inappropriate to teach kids slaves were sold to kind masters. I know this book was based on a real guy but not fully his life story, but still. 

Not related to the book at all, has anyone ever thought his name sounds like a drag name? Imagine a drag king who’s very clumsy named Amos Fortune. I’d love him.

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