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A Spy Called James

The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent

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A Spy Called James

By: Anne Rockwell
Narrated by: Rodney Gardiner
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This is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James, the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.

©2016 Anne Rockwell (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC North America Historical History Nonfiction Cultural Heritage Biographies Black & African American Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories
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A spine named James was a short listen, and worth listening too. Good for juveniles interested in learning more about the paradoxes of slavery amid America's struggle for its own independence. make sure to stay tuned for the notes at the end, which were arguably more informative than the story. like many tales of slavery, the available facts are in short supply, but the author did a good job regardless.
recommended for children ages 5-12 ready and interested to learn about unheralded patriots.

remarkable spy story of an enslaved american

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