The prison-ship adventure of James Forten, Revolutionary War captive

Firefly & Fern Summary

This graphic novel tells the inspiring true story of James Forten, a young African American who was captured and imprisoned on a British prison ship during the Revolutionary War. Through his remarkable journey of survival and resilience, readers will discover how courage and determination can triumph even in the darkest circumstances, while learning an important chapter of American history often overlooked in traditional accounts.