Liberty's forgotten hero / by Kesha L. Grant ; illustrated by Anastasia Magloire Williams.
This is the inspiring true story of James Forten who served in the American Revolution as a teenager and then dedicated his life to fighting for the ideals set forth by the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal."
Record details
- ISBN: 9781643795799
- ISBN: 1643795791
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Lee & Low Books Inc, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 9-12 Lee & Low Books Inc.
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Illustrated works.
Available copies
- 14 of 26 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 26 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J BIO FORTEN CRA (Text) | 30229101449741 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J B FORTEN (Text) | 50503011228659 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | J B FORTEN Gra (Text) | 33630005549519 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JB FORTEN (Text) | 31781070104532 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | JB FORTEN (Text) | 31781070104540 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | JB FORTEN (Text) | 31781070104557 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | JB FORTEN (Text) | 31781070104565 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | FORTEN (Text) | 33258035541694 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | jB FORTEN (Text) | 0020514117082 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
| Hampton B. Allen Library | J 623.8 F (Text) | 18198050039298 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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