Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story - Softcover

Halfmann, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600609864 ISBN 13: 9781600609862

Publisher: Lee & Low Books, 2012

Synopsis

Growing up a slave in South Carolina, Robert Smalls always dreamed of the moment freedom would be within his grasp. Now that moment was here.

Robert stood proudly at the Planter's wheel. Only seven miles of water lay between the ship and the chance of freedom in Union territory. With precision and amazing courage, he navigated past the Confederate forts in the harbor and steered the ship toward the safety of the Union fleet. Just one miscalculation would be deadly, but for Robert, his family, and his crewmates, the risk was worth taking.

Seven Miles to Freedom is the compelling account of the daring escape of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. His steadfast courage in the face of adversity is an inspiring model for all who attempt to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.

About this title

Review:

"Page turns and textual pacing combine to relate the actual escape with pulse-pounding excitement; readers' relief at Smalls's success is almost physical. A triumph." -- Reviewer "Kirkus Reviews"

"Expressionistic illustrations accent the boldness and courage of this man who went on to become the first African-American pilot of a US vessel and was later elected to both the South Carolina and US legislatures." -- Reviewer "Curriculum Connections, School Library Journal"

"An inspirational picturebook brought to life with impressive, slightly abstract painted artwork." -- Reviewer "Midwest Book Reviews"

About the Author:

Janet Halfmannis the author of more than thirty books for children, including several nonfiction and natural science titles. When she's not writing, Halfmann enjoys working in the garden, exploring nature, visiting new places, especially wildlife areas and living-history museums, and watching movies. Halfmann lives with her husband in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

DUANE SMITH is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with a degree from Pratt Institute in New York City and a Master's in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology. His wide-ranging works have been featured in periodicals, books, movie storyboards, and galleries. Smith also works in graphic design and interactive media development, and splits his time between homes in Brooklyn and Albany, New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1600609864
• ISBN 13: 9781600609862
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Smith Duane