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Journey to freedom, 1838 / by Sherri Winston ; edited by Michael Teitelbaum.
In this retelling of an episode from Uncle Tom's Cabin, the slave Eliza Harris resolves to escape with her two-year-old son across the frozen Ohio River to prevent her master from selling the boy. Includes historical notes on Harriet Beecher Stowe, slavery in America, the Fugitive slave laws, and the Underground Railroad.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062860392
- ISBN: 9780062860385
- Physical Description: 84, 10 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First Edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | 880L Lexile Ages 8-12. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.7 2 508895. |
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- 9 of 9 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Cass County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Library-Garden City | J WIN 2020 (Text) | 0002205511773 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Harrisonville | J WIN 2020 (Text) | 0002205511765 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Great Escapes #2: Journey to Freedom 1838
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Great Escapes #2: Journey to Freedom 1838
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the second installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events! Winter 1838--Kentucky. Determined to save her toddler son from being sold as a slave, the woman who became known as Eliza Harris trekked through the forest, in the dark of night with wild animals on her heels. Her goal: cross the Ohio River, the boundary between the North and the South, between slavery and freedom. Although the journey would be perilous, Eliza looked out at the treacherous frozen waters and quickly decided she couldn't let fear stop her, especially when a new life--a free life--waited just on the other side. From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series--featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations--will leave you excited for the next adventure!
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