
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.
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.
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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