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Title details for Susie King Taylor: Destined to Be Free by Denise Jordan - Available

Susie King Taylor: Destined to Be Free

by Denise Jordan
Higgins Bond
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Susie's hands trembled as she ripped open the cartons. Inside, were books: Bibles, primers, copybooks...Susie, only fourteen years old, was going to be a teacher! Soon, Susie marries and becomes a nurse to the soldiers fighting for black freedom in the Civil War. Find out more about this remarkable woman!

Susie Taylor is remarkable because she was the first black women to serve as a nurse with the Union Army during the Civil War. While there, she meets Clara Barton who founded the American Red Cross. After the War ends, life remains difficult for Susie, but she never gives up. Her story is an inspiration.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.4
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-5