Amos Fortune
Narrated by Ray Childs
- Released
- October 30, 2008
- Length
- 3 hrs 56 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Based on a true story, this Newbery Award-winning audiobook follows the life of At-mun, a young prince captured by slave traders at the age of 15. Renamed Amos, he endures the trials of being sold in America while cherishing memories of his sister left behind in Africa. Driven by a dream of freedom for himself and his friends, Amos's journey unfolds as he navigates the complexities of liberty and leaves a significant legacy by the age of 60. Recommended for listeners in grades 3 and up, this powerful tale emphasizes the importance of learning to live freely.
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