A Spy called James

Description:

Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Armistead Lafayette a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.

subjects: Spies,  Juvenile literature,  History,  Spies, juvenile literature,  United states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, biography,  United states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, juvenile literature,  Biography,  African Americans

People: James Armistead Lafayette (1760?-1830)

Places: United States

Times: Revolution, 1775-1783