
A Spy Called James
Floyd Cooper
(Illustrated by)Description
Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette--an enslaved person who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution.
After his resounding defeat at the battle of Yorktown, British general Charles Cornwallis made a point of touring the American camp, looking for the reason behind his loss. What he didn't expect to see was James, an escaped enslaved person who had served as a guide to the British army. Or at least that's what Cornwallis was led to believe. In fact, James wasn't actually a runaway--he was a spy for the American army.
But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery in Virginia. His service as a spy hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James the fight wasn't over; his next adversary was the Virginia General Assembly. He'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.
Product Details
Publisher | Carolrhoda Books (R) |
Publish Date | November 01, 2016 |
Pages | 32 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781467749336 |
Dimensions | 11.1 X 9.4 X 0.3 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"[Rockwell] delivers a striking portrait of James Lafayette, an African-American spy critical to the outcome of the Revolutionary War. [Cooper's] illustrations affirm his skill as a gifted portrait artist."--Publishers Weekly
-- (9/5/2016 12:00:00 AM)"Rockwell's detailed yet accessible text is perfectly matched with Cooper's exceptional oil paintings. . . . A profoundly successful work."--starred, School Library Journal
-- (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)"With a compelling story and appealing artwork, this inviting foray into American history will catch the attention of many readers."--Booklist
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