The book Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen, is about a slave named Nightjohn who teaches reading and writing to other slaves. Nightjohn came back to educate other slaves. He is an older slave who was very brave, honest, and courageous. He was a free man that escaped to the north, but he came back to do what he thought was the right thing to do. Nightjohn, Mammy, and Sarny show how one person can make an impact by believing in tough times, and listening to others. Nightjohn, also known as John, was very brave and wise. He had the opportunity to live a free life, but he gave it away so he could teach other slaves reading and writing. Nightjohn was so brave that he’d even been beaten for running away. He still continued teaching others because he knew