Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky

Written by Faith Ringgold

A girl flies with Harriet Tubman to uncover the secrets of the Underground Railroad.

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32 pages· 1,598 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD850L

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Bookroo's summary

Cassie takes to the skies again, this time with her brother Be Be. When Be Be boards a mysterious train and leaves Cassie behind, she embarks on a journey through history. Guided by Harriet Tubman, Cassie retraces the perilous path of the Underground Railroad. Will she reunite with her brother and learn the stories of those who sought freedom? This adventure blends history with imagination, offering a vivid exploration of courage and hope.

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. Cassie, who flew above New York in “Tar Beach,”soars into the sky once more. This time, she and her brother Be Be meet a trainfull of people, and Be Be joins them. But the train departs before Cassie canclimb aboard. With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie retraces the stepsescaping slaves took on the real Underground Railroad and is finally reunitedwith her brother at the story’s end. “Cassie learns her people’s history well; so will readers of this impressive picture book. Ringgold’s dynamic paintingscombine historical fact with strongly realized emotions.”–(starred) “Booklist.” “Groundbreaking!”–(starred) “School Library Journal.”