Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad - Softcover

Petry, Ann Lane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0064461815 ISBN 13: 9780064461818

Publisher: Amistad Pr, 1996

Synopsis

The quintessential biography for middle grade readers of Harriet Tubman, the anti-slavery hero who is expected to be the face of the new $20 bill. The New Yorker praised this book as "an evocative portrait," and the Chicago Tribune called it "superb."

Harriet Tubman was born a slave and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything--including her own life--to see that dream come true. After her daring escape, Harriet became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the dangerous journey to freedom.

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad is an accessible portrait of the woman who guided more than 300 slaves to freedom. This award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist is an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book. This book also includes an index.

About this title

Review:

"An evocative portrait."--The New Yorker

"A superb biography. The vitality of this remarkable woman leaps from every page."--Chicago Tribune

"An unusually well-written and moving life of the 'Moses of her people.'''--The Horn Book

"Ann Petry, writing with sympathy and fidelity, has made Harriet Tubman live for present-day readers of any age. Deeply moving."--Christian Science Monitor

"Told with insight, style, and a fine narrative skill."--The New York Times

From the Back Cover:

Born a slave, Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom. And through hard work and her willingness to risk everything-including her life-she was able to make that dream come true.But after making her escape, Harriet realized that her own freedom was not enough. So she became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and devoted her life to helping others make the journey out of bondage. An invisible threat to plantation owners, she served as a symbol of strength and inspiration for her people. She was the legendary "Moses," delivering hundreds from the desert of slavery.With indisputable narrative skill, Ann Petry recreates the life of a woman of great strength, bravery, and unshakeable moral fiber.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amistad Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0064461815
• ISBN 13: 9780064461818
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 247