Gripping prose relates the true story of enslaved Ona Judge's escape from George Washington's Philadelphia mansion to a free life in New Hampshire, and the unrelenting efforts by the Washingtons in the years that followed to return her to the south and a life of slavery. It’s important that alongside all the great and wonderful stories about our first president that these stories are told as well. by Capstone Editions. Soon after American colonists had won independence from Great Britain, Ona Judge was fighting for her own freedom from one of America's most famous founding fathers, George Washington. I also like that this story takes place in the late 1700s, more than 60 years before the Civil War. Ona Judge's story is an important one. She needed to run away! Ona Judge outwits the Washingtons : an enslaved woman fights for freedom. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The style of the artwork fit the book. But the Washingtons wouldn't give up easily. Ona Judge outwits the Washingtons: an enslaved woman fights for freedom (Book) The illustration are very children-made like which didn't please me at all and the story was written in a way that didn't captivate the reader at all either. I think it will add perspective for my students. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Ona Judge Outwits the Washingtons is fascinating story told by Gwendolyn Hooks and illustrated by Simone Agoussoye. Thank you to Capstone Publishing for providing an advanced copy of this book out October 2019. Her story of her successful escape should be read by all. Top subscription boxes â right to your door, Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books, Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge: George and Martha Washington's Courageous Slave Who Dared to…, The Escape of Robert Smalls: A Daring Voyage Out of Slavery, Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust, The Journey of York: The Unsung Hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai's Story, Children's American Revolution History (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. On the 160th anniversary of her death, Philadelphia celebrated the first “Oney Judge Day” at the President’s House site. Gwendolyn Hooks has uncovered a historical gem in the story of Ona Judge, an enslaved woman in the household of President George Washington, the personal servant of his wife, Martha. After teaching middle school math, Gwendolyn decided to follow her new passion, writing for children. I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark. 1,5/5. Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone for the ARC in exchange for this review. The story follows the life of Ona Judge, one of George and Martha Washington’s slaves, who managed to escape her life of slavery and risked her life to find freedom. I also like that this story takes place in the late 1700s, more than 60 years before the Civil War. A more professional illustration style would support the text more, and make it a great addition to any classroom library. She was enslaved and lived with George and Martha Washington. This will be a good book to introduce my students to the issue of slavery. I was not in love with the illustrations and typeface, which is maybe a weird personal preference. October 1st 2019 *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Despite Washington's repeated attempts to get her back, she managed to live the rest of her life in freedom. 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