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Gandhi, Fighter Without a Sword
From an upper-class life in India, Gandhi travels to England where he becomes a lawyer. Later he goes to South Africa and becomes involved in fighting for civil liberties. Back in India, Gandhi spends the remainder of his life leading the nonviolent independence movement, which finally brings freedom to India and martyrdom to Gandhi.- Nonfiction, World History, Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1951 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688213237
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Leader By Destiny: George Washington, Man and Patriot
Not a man who plans what he wants but rather one who allows things to shape him and his future, George Washington lives a life full of adventure and responsibility as he grows up. The fifty-two years of his life that Eaton covers contain much of the history and many of the famous people of his time.- Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152441760
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Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams
From childhood onward, Roger Williams is a champion for religious freedom. Again and again he speaks out for separation of church and state, risking his own life- Nonfiction, Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1945 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152484729