History Detectives: The Case of the Supposed-To-Be-Missing Ship, Part 1

Something is very wrong at Voting Rights Unit Headquarters. A ship that was supposed to be missing has surfaced in the History Detectives’ investigation and it’s connected to one of the most daring escapes in American history. Robert Smalls, an enslaved man, made a bold move that would change everything. Can Hope, Imani, and Abraham piece together the clues and uncover the truth about the supposed-to-be-missing ship before The Twister strikes again?

By Caitlyn Arnwine and Hope Cobb

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Caitlyn Cobb