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Follow the Drinking Gourd

by Jeanette Winter

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Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) "Booklist.
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ISBN:
9780833580474
Author:
Winter, Jeanette
Publisher:
Turtleback Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Historical - United States - 19th Century
Subject:
Slavery
Subject:
Underground railroad
Subject:
Fugitive slaves
Subject:
Children s-Historical Fiction-U.S. 19th Century
Edition Description:
Turtleback Scho
Series:
Dragonfly Books
Publication Date:
19920131
Binding:
LIBRARY BOUND
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Dimensions:
10.24x10.80x.40 in. 1.11 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08
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