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Fall 2024

Spying for Freedom: James Lafayette's Story

From the Series Top Secret Spy Stories

When the Revolutionary War began, James Lafayette was a slave with little hope of being free. But his daring work as a double agent helped lead the Americans to victory at Yorktown, and eventually win him freedom. In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow James’s journey behind enemy lines through engaging captions and colorful illustrations. Real-life quotes add historical context, while a map and timeline reinforce the text in this exciting title about fighting for freedom.

Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Category Nonfiction
Subject History
Copyright 2025
Publisher Bellwether Media
Imprint Black Sheep
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2024-08-01
BISACS JNF068000, JNF062010, JNF025270
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Lexile 620
ATOS Reading Level 4.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 550345
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents

Author: Betsy Rathburn