Journey to Freedom, 1838
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Journey to Freedom, 1838

Written by Sherri Winston · Illustrated by James Bernardin

Book #2 in the Great Escapes series

A mother risks everything to cross a frozen river for freedom.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings
128 pages· 11,850 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In 1838 Kentucky, Eliza Harris faces a harrowing journey to save her son from slavery. With wild animals in pursuit and the frozen Ohio River ahead, she must conquer her fears to reach freedom. Will she succeed in her daring escape, or will the treacherous path claim her dreams? This gripping tale of courage and determination will leave you breathless, eager to turn each page and discover the fate of a mother fighting for a new life.

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
11,850
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
880L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about slaveryBooks about girls and womenBooks about 19th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~U
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
508895
Publication
Published
April 28, 2020
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062860392

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