Taking Liberty: The Story of Oney Judge, George Washington's Runaway Slave

by Ann Rinaldi

Book Overview

Based on an extraordinary true story, this young adult novel follows of one young enslaved woman's struggle to take what is rightfully hers. When I was four and my daddy left, I cried, but I... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689851871
• ISBN13: 9780689851872
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

A Great Historical Book

This book tells about the life of a slave and how hard it was. There was so much pressure and uncertainty among the slaves. Running away was so hard for Oney Judge but she knew it was her duty-for her mama especially. Oney is a good role model and i will always keep her in my memory. You must read this book!

Taking Libery by Ann Rinaldi

Taking Liberty by Ann Rinaldi I Love This Book!!! November, 2004 This book was an excellent book. I require it to anyone who reads it. If your into the Slavery type of books, I recommend this to you. When I saw this book on the shelf I just knew it was a good book for me. It's a page-turner. I was reading until 11 o'clock at night, it was good. Taking Liberty was a book about a girl named Oney Judge. She was living with her mother, doing all kinds of work. Her father was a white man, who was also serving for the White House until he became on of "The Gone". She was serving with her mom until her mom stole a dress from a woman who lived at the White House. Mrs. Washington found out about some one stealing the dress. And Oney was the only one who knew. So Oney one day went to tell Mrs. Washington. And Mrs. Washington told and made her work I the fields. Since Oney got her mother in trouble, her mother started to abuse Oney. From that day on Oney was living a good life. She was now Mrs. Washington's personal servant. She learned many things while working for her. She would hang in the kitchen with Hercules, the cook, and learned how to read. He would have her read recipes so that she would learn how to cook and to read. While she was having a good life, her mother was out in the fields. One day the general came to the White House and told Mr. Lude that he was going to take all the servants that he wanted to become part of "The Gone". Now doesn't that book sound awesome to you? If you want to find out the ending then just read the book! A great recommendation!

Taking Liberty is strong

As soon as I picked up the book I was caught up in the story. I could imagine everything perfectly. there was never a borring moment. Not every book can place you in the time period like this one could. "I was one of the Gone."

Excellent!!

I was kind of wondering whether or not to order this book. It sounded okay but I am picky to the style of writing the author uses. I was acually a little surprised that the book was so good. It really gives you an idea of what the charecters are like and how they think. I would recomend this book to anybody who likes a good story with alot of emotion.

Another hit for Rinaldi in "Taking Liberty"...

Oney Judge was born on George Washington's famous home, Mt. Vernon. She had grown up there, she loved it there. On the surface, she led a good life. She was a personal favorite to the General and Lady Washington. She was treated like one of the family. Only problem was, Oney was a slave. "Taking Liberty" tells the story of Oney's childhood on Mt. Vernon and her loyalty to the family that loved her. But above all, it tells of her quest for the most basic human right, to be free.I have often credited my love for history to Ann Rinaldi. Her books are always educational, historically accurate and above all, fun. "Taking Liberty" is her latest book, carrying on her wonderful style. Once again, I have found myself completely drawn in. Anyone, of any age, who enjoys a good story doesn't want to miss this.