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Jump Ship to Freedom: A Novel Audiobook
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Young Daniel Arabus and his mother are slaves in the house of Captain Ivers of Stratford, Connecticut. By law they should be free, since Daniel’s father fought in the Revolutionary army and earned enough in soldiers’ notes to buy his family’s freedom.
But now Daniel’s father is dead, and Mrs. Ivers has taken the notes from his mother. When Daniel bravely steals the notes back, a furious Captain Ivers forces him aboard a ship bound for the West Indies—and certain slavery. Even if Daniel can manage to jump ship in New York, will he be able to travel the long and dangerous road to freedom?
The second book in the Arabus family saga finds young Daniel trying to retrieve the notes that ensure his and his mother’s freedom, until he is forced aboard a boat and headed for certain slavery in the West Indies.
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"I liked reading this book. It was interesting to read about slavery. I liked the story and the adventure. There were a lot of sad parts but it made me happier in the end. I learned that even though times may be tough, it's better in the end than in the beginning."
— Ashlyn (4 out of 5 stars)
Jump Ship to Freedom Listener Reviews
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" A little preachy. And I hated that the authors had to make up so much stuff for the history to be interesting. I can imagine young readers, tweenagers, really liking this though. "
— Laura, 11/16/2013 -
" I loved this book because most slavery books are really gorey and i hate goreyness so this was a t-e-double r-i-f-i-c book "
— Katie, 10/17/2013 -
" i read this like back in middle school and it was really emotional at least at that age..there's another book by the same other which was also pretty good. "
— Raafia, 9/19/2013 -
" I though this book was an OK book. "
— 2jk01bcs, 8/15/2013 -
" Good but not great kid's historical fiction. It was interesting and informational but didn't touch me emotionally. "
— Karen, 6/30/2013 -
" very happy in the ending "
— Lelian, 5/29/2013 -
" Great historical fiction book. The main character is very believable. I think both girls and boys would find this book interesting. Middle elementary level. "
— Andrea, 5/27/2013 -
" A good story about a Northern family who had slaves and how an injustice strengthens a young slave to go for freedom--Revolutionary times and shortly thereafter. "
— Gretchen, 5/27/2013 -
" this was a sad and good book that i seemed like it could be real. "
— Barbara, 5/21/2013 -
" This book is very creative and I learned to never give up on anything because Captain Ivers was waiting at the stairs of the Fraunces' tavern, but Daniel Arabus still found a way to escape. "
— Jamar, 5/17/2013 -
" I read this book back in elementary school, and it was a very fascinating and captivating book. I remember it being one of the first books I read for 'fun' and couldn't put it down until I finished it! "
— Melissa, 4/25/2013
About the Authors
James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.
Christopher Collier is professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. His field is early American history, especially the history of Connecticut and the American Revolution.
About Sean Crisden
Sean Crisden is an actor and Earphones Award-winning narrator. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games, such as the award-winning ShadowGun, and has appeared in many commercials and films, including The Last Airbender.