Jump Ship to Freedom, James Lincoln Collier
Jump Ship to Freedom, James Lincoln Collier
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Jump Ship to Freedom
A Novel

Author: James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier

Narrator: Sean Crisden

Unabridged: 3 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2013

Synopsis

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.

About James Lincoln Collier

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.

About Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.

About Sean Crisden

Sean Crisden is a multitalented actor who has narrated audiobooks in almost every genre, from science fiction to romance. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games, such as the award-winning ShadowGun, and appeared in many commercials and films, including The Last Airbender. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sean now resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Reviews

Goodreads review by QNPoohBear on October 04, 2021

Daniel Arabus and his Mum are enslaved by Captain and Mrs. Ivers of Stratford, Connecticut colony and wishing to be free. They SHOULD be free as Daniel's Daddy served in the Revolutionary War and earned the money to buy his freedom. Instead of being grateful Daniel's dad served in his place, Captain......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on April 18, 2019

Read it as a kid, re-read to my 9 year old son. He enjoyed it as much as I did when I was his age. On to the next book.......more

Goodreads review by Tyler on March 25, 2014

Jump Ship to Freedom by James Lincoln Collier is about a boy named Daniel Arabus. He was born into a family of slavery, and therefore became a slave. His father was said to be a brave, strong man that died at sea shortly after Daniel's birth. His father fought in the Revolutionary war, and was grant......more

Goodreads review by Laura on January 16, 2021

I read this book as a child and enjoyed it just as much as I did then. I originally checked this out for my neighbors granddaughter and she didn't read it. I figured since I had a break in library books might as well re-read it. The bravery that Daniel Arabus shows is extraordinary. He is the son of......more

Goodreads review by Chris on June 07, 2017

The subject matter and story line were very good and creative, but the writing. to me, seemed flat without much to keep my attention. For those interested in this part of history might find it a good read. I recommend it to mature readers over age 13 because of the subject matter and many references......more

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