Author(s): Gloria Whelan
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Language: English
Date Published: 2005-01-28
Dimensions: 236.2 x 281.9 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: Florence, KY, United States
Edition:
Illustrations:
In 1850 the Detroit River was a major track along the Underground Railroad -- the last step to freedom. The journey across the river was dangerous, especially in winter and especially for a 12-year-old boy. When Louis's father left him in charge of the farm he offered his son this advice, "If you don't know what to do, just do what you think I would have done." Louis relies upon his father's words of wisdom when a runaway slave and her two children come looking for safe passage. In the second title in our Tales of Young Americans series Gloria Whelan -- author of National Book Award winning Homeless Bird -- beautifully creates a suspenseful coming-of-age story while illuminating a difficult time in America's past. Ms. Whelan's narrative again shows the human spirit will forever shine brightly in dark times. Freedom River - part of our Young Americans series - will quickly become a favorite for its important message and look at history from a youngster's eye. Artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen - a Sleeping Bear Press favorite - treats the material as only he can. Each illustrated page demonstrates the same mastery and devotion to his craft as the young heroes he brings to life.
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Language: English
Date Published: 2005-01-28
Dimensions: 236.2 x 281.9 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: Florence, KY, United States
Edition:
Illustrations:
In 1850 the Detroit River was a major track along the Underground Railroad -- the last step to freedom. The journey across the river was dangerous, especially in winter and especially for a 12-year-old boy. When Louis's father left him in charge of the farm he offered his son this advice, "If you don't know what to do, just do what you think I would have done." Louis relies upon his father's words of wisdom when a runaway slave and her two children come looking for safe passage. In the second title in our Tales of Young Americans series Gloria Whelan -- author of National Book Award winning Homeless Bird -- beautifully creates a suspenseful coming-of-age story while illuminating a difficult time in America's past. Ms. Whelan's narrative again shows the human spirit will forever shine brightly in dark times. Freedom River - part of our Young Americans series - will quickly become a favorite for its important message and look at history from a youngster's eye. Artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen - a Sleeping Bear Press favorite - treats the material as only he can. Each illustrated page demonstrates the same mastery and devotion to his craft as the young heroes he brings to life.
Book Info | |
Author | Gloria Whelan |
Date Published | 2005-01-28 |
Dimensions | 236.2 x 281.9 x 12.7mm |
First Author | Gloria Whelan |
Format | Hardback |
ISBN | 9781585362226 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 48 |
Publication City/Country | Florence, KY, United States |
Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
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