41 pages 1 hour read

Erica Armstrong Dunbar

Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge: George and Martha Washington's Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away; Young Readers Edition

Nonfiction | Biography | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Erica Armstrong Dunbar's Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge is lauded for its compelling exploration of Ona Judge's escape from George Washington's household. The biography is praised for its meticulous research and engaging narrative. However, some reviewers feel it occasionally lacks depth in contextual historical analysis. Overall, it is an insightful and powerful read.

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Who Should Read Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge?

Readers who gravitate toward historical biographies with a focus on untold narratives, particularly involving marginalized figures in America's past, will find Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge compelling. Fans of The Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-Reed and Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly will appreciate its detailed examination of Ona Judge's life and her courageous escape from enslavement under George Washington.

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Reading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

1090L

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Race / Racism
History: World
Genre
African American Literature
Children's Literature
Biography
Period
American Revolution
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: Nation
Identity: Race