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Escape to Freedom

by Barbara Brooks-Simon

Through the perspective of two young slaves as well as period drawings and photos, this book accurately depicts the fervent pre-Civil War era when slavery was at its height.

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

The year is 1858, and a 14-year old house servant named Callie and another young slave named William attempt a daring escape on the Underground Railroad. Traveling by night, these brave teens come across things they cannot believe, such as an African-American newspaper published by escaped slave Frederick Douglass, all the while amazingly avoiding capture.Barbara Brooks weavesfact-basedoral histories ofthe fictional charactersCallie and William with rich period photographs, maps, and/or illustrations on every page, thatplace the adventures squarely within the era.

Details

ISBN0792265513
Short Title ESCAPE TO FREEDOM
Pages 40
Audience Age 8-12
Series I Am American
Language English
ISBN-10 0792265513
ISBN-13 9780792265511
Media Book
Format Paperback
Illustrations Yes
Year 2004
Subtitle The Underground Railroad Adventures of Callie and William
DOI 10.1604/9780792265511
Country of Publication United States
UK Release Date 1900-01-01
AU Release Date 2004-03-01
NZ Release Date 2004-03-01
US Release Date 2004-03-01
Author Barbara Brooks-Simon
Publisher National Geographic Kids
Publication Date 2004-03-01
Imprint National Geographic Kids
DEWEY 973.7115
Audience Children / Juvenile

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