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Almost to freedom
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Tells the story of a young girl's dramatic escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad, from the perspective of her beloved rag doll
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Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the sky
by Faith Ringgold
While flying up in the sky, Cassie and Be Be--the children from Tar Beach--encounter a fantastic train full of people that leads the youngsters along the trail followed by slaves escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad, with Harriet Tubman as their guide.
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Blacksmith's song
by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
"The son of a blacksmith and slave learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad"
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Follow the drinking gourd
by Jeanette Winter
Colorful pictures based on American folk tradition complement a text that weaves history and song to describe how runaway slaves used song to guide them North to the Ohio River and the Underground Railroad. An ALA Notable Book. Reissue.
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Friend on freedom river
by Gloria Whelan
On a cold December night, Louis must decide whether to brave the treacherous Detroit River to take a slave family to freedom
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A good night for freedom
by Barbara Olenyik Morrow
When slave catchers come to her home and ask Hallie if she knows where any slaves may be hiding out, the young girl has to decide between telling the truth in order to protect herself and her family or lie in order to save the lives of two runaway girls hiding in her neighbor's home.
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Henry's freedom box
by Ellen Levine
When his family is sold during the era of slavery, a determined young boy who dreams of freedom ships himself in a wooden box to a place up north in the hopes of living the life he always wanted, in an inspiring story about one of the Underground Railroad's most amazing escapes.
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Liberty Street
by Candice F. Ransom
Having only Sundays to walk about freely in the town of Fredericksburg, Missus Grace's slaves head down to Liberty Street where they visit their friends from neighboring farms and quietly send their children to secret classes to learn to read.
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Most loved in all the world
by Tonya Hegamin
Even though Mama is an agent on the Underground Railroad, in order to help others she must remain a slave, but she teaches her daughter the value of freedom through a gift of love and sacrifice.
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The patchwork path : a quilt map to freedom
by Bettye Stroud
Having always treasured the special quilt her mother made before she died and her sister was sold to another plantation owner, Hannah discovers something special about the quilt when she travels along the Underground Railroad with her father to a life of freedom in the safety of the northern states.
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Secret signs : along the Underground Railroad
by Anita Riggio
When the barn used for hiding runaway slaves burns to the ground, Luke, who is deaf, finds a unique way to pass along information about the next safe haven. Reprint.
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Under the quilt of night
by Deborah Hopkinson
Tells of one girl's escape from slavery into freedom via the Underground Railroad, through treacherous terrain and under cover of darkness, in order to reach a home where a special quilt hangs to show that she has reached a safe destination.
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Harriet Tubman
by Barbara Kramer
Combines skill-reinforcing, fact-filled text with high-interest National Geographic images in a portrait of the Underground Railroad civil rights activist that discusses her various important roles throughout the American Civil War. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Harriet Tubman and the freedom train
by Sharon Shavers Gayle
Introduces Harriet Tubman, from her birth into slavery, through her daring escape to freedom in the north, to her tireless efforts during the Civil War to free other slaves via the Underground Railroad. Simultaneous.
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Harriet Tubman : freedom fighter
by Nadia L. Hohn
Complemented by a recently discovered rare photograph, a leveled-reader introduction to Harriet Tubman includes coverage of her risks and triumphs along the Underground Railroad as well as her achievements as a military leader and spy during the American Civil War. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Dear Austin : letters from the Underground Railroad
by Elvira Woodruff
When Levi's friend, Jupiter, the son of a former slave, comes to him with the news that his sister has been kidnapped by slave traders, Levi offers his assistance to get her back in this powerful sequel to Dear Levi. Reprint.
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Freedom at the Falls
by Marianne Hering
Cousins Patrick and Beth work to protect runaway slave Sally as they travel by train with President-elect Abraham Lincoln through northern New York state in 1861 aboard The Lincoln Special, getting assistance from Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln and her son Willie along the way
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The house of Dies Drear
by Virginia Hamilton
When the Smalls move into an old house, once used as a station on the Underground Railroad, they learn the meaning of fear, as the house seems to hold many secrets. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reissue.
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Littsie and the Underground Railroad
by Jinny Powers Berten
"Littsie O'Donnell, orphaned by the cholera epidemic of 1832, tells the story of struggling to raise her little sister and of her involvement in the Underground Railroad. Littsie's friendship with a former slave, Euleen Randolph, is deepened as they both discover the meaning of freedom and the sacrifice it takes to be an Underground Railroad conductor"--P. [4] of cover
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Night boat to freedom
by Margot Theis Raven
At the request of his fellow slave Granny Judith, Christmas John risks his life to take runaways across a river from Kentucky to Ohio. Based on slave narratives recorded in the 1930s
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A picture of freedom : the diary of Clotee, a slave girl
by Pat McKissack
Having taught herself to read and write while attending the master's son during his lessons, mid-19th-century slave Clotee fears terrible consequences if anyone discovers her ability, which she hopes to use to free her family. By the award-winning author of Color Me Dark.
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Rescue on the river
by Marianne Hering
While attending Abraham Lincoln's inauguration, cousins Patrick and Beth discover that their friend's brother Kitch is a slave in South Carolina, so the cousins travel down the Combahee River with Harriet Tubman in search of Kitch
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River runs deep
by Jennifer Bradbury
Sent to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, where cool cavern vapors are believed to offer relief from tuberculosis, 12-year-old Elias risks his life to help a secret community of escaped slaves. By the author of River Runs Deep. Simultaneous eBook.
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Stealing South : a story of the Underground Railroad
by Katherine Ayres
Having been asked by a runaway slave to save his brother in Kentucky, Will Spencer puts his new life on hold to finish one last task as an active member of the Underground Railroad, but once in the deep South, Will realizes that his actions would be considered theft and must carefully decide what he needs to do. Reprint.
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The trap door : Library Edition
by Lisa McMann
A third installment in the popular series that includes A Mutiny in Time and Divide and Conquer continues the adventures of Dak, Sera and Riq in mid-19th-century America, where they work to free the Underground Railroad from SQ influences and Riq risks everything to save the life of a young boy. Includes an all-new, full-color Hystorian's Guide for unlocking the third episode of the action-packed Infinity Ring game.
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Trouble don't last
by Shelley Pearsall
Dragged from his bed one night by a fellow slave, eleven-year-old Samuel finds himself on an unexpected, dangerous, and frightening journey north along the Underground Railroad on his way to find freedom in Canada.
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Trouble the water
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
A black girl and a white boy must overcome the prejudices of their segregated Kentucky community to share a friendship and identify a stray dog whose young owner wants to help a ghost who cannot cross over. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Dovey Coe. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who comes with cannons?
by Patricia Beatty
When a runaway slave seeks refuge on her family's farm, Truth Hopkins, a Quaker who opposes slavery and the Civil War, accompanies him on a dramatic trip to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
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Freedom's wings : Corey's Diary
by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
After his father learns that he is to be sold and flees North, Corey, a nine-year-old slave boy, and his mother soon follow him to freedom via the Underground Railroad in 1857.
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Flying free : Corey's Undergound Railroad Diary
by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
In 1858, nine-year-old Corey Birdsong and his family, fugitive slaves from Kentucky, build a new life in Amherstburg, Canada, while still hoping to help those they left behind. Simultaneous.
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Message in the sky : Corey's Underground Railroad Diary
by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
Ten-year-old Corey Birdsong, a former slave, becomes a conductor on the Underground Railroad by helping to bring a mother and daughter, runaway slaves, to his family's Amherstburg, Ontario, farm in 1859
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Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad
by Marlene Targ Brill
Recounts how Allen Jay, a young Quaker boy living in Ohio during the 1840s, helped a fleeing slave escape his master and make it to freedom through the Underground Railroad
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Box : Henry Brown mails himself to freedom
by Carole Boston Weatherford
A lyrical tale about the cost and fragility of freedom by the award-winning author of Becoming Billie Holiday follows the life of Henry “Box” Brown, a slave and abolitionist who was separated from his family before he mailed himself to freedom by way of the Underground Railroad. Illustrations.
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Freedom river
by Doreen Rappaport
Describes an incident in the life of John Parker, an ex-slave who became a successful businessman in Ripley, Ohio, and who repeatedly risked his life to help other slaves escape to freedom
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Freedom roads : searching for the Underground Railroad
by Joyce Hansen
Shows how archaeologists and historians sift through corn cobs and root cellars, study songs and quilts, and use the latest technology to reconstruct the secret Underground Railroad, offering a fresh look at the escape routes used by American slaves.
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Freedom's a-callin me
by Ntozake Shange
Powerful language and stirring art bring to life the treacherous journey of the travelers on the Underground Railroad, in a universal story about the human need to be free. By the creators of the CCBC Choice Book, We Troubled the Waters. 20,000 first printing.
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I am Harriet Tubman
by Brad Meltzer
A latest entry in the picture book biography series focusing on the character traits of history's heroes depicts the childhood influences and achievements of Harriet Tubman, explaining how she courageously helped numerous slaves escape to freedom as one of the key players of the Underground Railroad. Simultaneous eBook.
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Harriet Tubman
by Kitson Jazynka
A middle grade biography introducing the life and achievements of the history-changing abolitionist describes Tubman’s early years in slavery, her role in helping scores of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad and her Civil War contributions as a nurse, scout and advisor. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Let's clap, jump, sing & shout; dance, spin & turn it out! : games, songs & stories from an African American childhood
by Pat McKissack
A Newbery Honor-winning author and a two-time Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator present a collection of classic, culturally inspired hand clap games, circle games, songs and poems, including "Eenie, Meenie Sassafreeny," "Little Sally Walker" and "Amazing Grace." Simultaneous eBook.
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Minty : a story of young Harriet Tubman
by Alan Schroeder
The childhood experiences of young Harriet Tubman, called "Minty," who was destined to become the heroine of the Underground Railroad, profile her relationship with her parents, her early dreams of freedom, and her bold personality.
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Moses : when Harriet Tubman led her people to freedom
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Follows Harriet Tubman's spiritual journey to freedom as she, leaving her family behind, escaped from slavery and helped many others break free from forced servitude via the Underground Railroad, in this inspirational picture book filled with paintings that depict strength, hope, and healing. Teacher's Guide available.
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Passenger on the Pearl : the true story of Emily Edmonson's flight from slavery
by Winifred Conkling
Documents the turbulent events of the 1848 escape attempt by 13-year-old Emily Edmonson, her siblings and dozens of other enslaved people on board the Pearl, discussing the contributions made by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Emily's subsequent education and her history-changing teaching career. Simultaneous eBook.
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The price of freedom : how one town stood up to slavery
by Judith Bloom Fradin
Documents the efforts of a mid-19th century Ohio community to secure the freedom of escaped slave John Price, examining various aspects of Price's escape from Kentucky, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and the heroic showdown that put several lives at risk. By the award-winning authors of The Signers.
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The Underground Railroad
by Bonnie Bader
An introduction to the real-world experiences of passengers, conductors and abolitionists, well-known and unknown, who shaped history through their participation in the Underground Railroad, is complemented by reminiscences by fan-favorite BeForever character and escaped slave, Addy Walker. Original.
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What was the Underground Railroad?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
"No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, the Underground Railroad comes alive!"
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Who was Harriet Beecher Stowe?
by Dana Meachen Rau
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was Harriet Tubman?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
A biography of the ninteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad
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