Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge

Runaway Heroine: Ona Judge’s Untold Story

Written byErica Armstrong Dunbar

Narrated byRobin Eller

Length5h22m

Release dateJanuary 8, 2019

GenreChildren's Audiobooks, Biographies, Women

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.5 (3 ratings)

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Author	Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Narrator	Robin Eller
Runtime	5h22m
Published	January 8, 2019
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (3 ratings)
Categories	Children's Audiobooks, Biographies, Women, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Social & Life Skills, History, North America, Literature & Fiction, Multicultural Stories, Black & African American
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Discover the gripping tale of Ona Judge, a resilient enslaved woman who risked everything to escape from the Washington household. Erica Armstrong Dunbar’s young readers edition brings this inspiring biography to life with Robin Eller's evocative narration. Each word and pause in this 5-hour journey is meticulously crafted to engage young listeners and spark their curiosity about history’s unsung heroes.

Tags: African AmericanHistorical FictionBiographyInspirationSlavery

Why Listen to Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge?

Expert narration by Robin Eller brings every character and scene to life across 5h22m of immersive audio.
Bestseller-quality story from Erica Armstrong Dunbar, rated 4.5 stars by 3 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

Robin Eller's warm, expressive voice truly shines as she narrates Ona Judge's story. Her pacing keeps the narrative moving at a perfect tempo—neither too slow nor rushed. The production quality is top-notch, with clear sound and well-chosen background music that enhances rather than distracts from the text. Despite its brevity, the audiobook manages to pack in so much detail about Ona's life; the contrast between her personal struggles and the broader historical context is particularly compelling. A minor critique might be that some chapters feel slightly rushed towards the end, but overall, this is a remarkable and moving experience that deserves every bit of its 4.5/5 rating.

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