This is an amazing and sad true story! Authors Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Kathleen Van Cleve write about George and Martha Washington, but they also offer a secret look at their enslaved servant, Ona Judge. Ona was born into slavery, and she grew up to be Martha Washington’s favorite helper. But everything changed when she found out she was going to be wrapped up like a wedding gift and given away to Martha’s granddaughter!
Ona made a super brave choice to run away to the North. Even though it was scary to be a runaway, she escaped all the way to New Hampshire. This book shows you what her whole life was like, from growing up in the slave quarters to outsmarting the most powerful president in America. She is definitely a history hero you should know about!
Dara out!