Minty

Written by Alan Schroeder · Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

A young girl's rebellious spirit fuels her dreams of freedom and escape.

4.2 Goodreads · 669 ratings

40 pages· 2,702 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud· 640L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Minty, a spirited young slave with dreams of freedom. Her rebellious nature often lands her in trouble, but when her father teaches her the skills for escape, she listens intently. As she learns, Minty imagines a life beyond the confines of slavery. Will her dreams lead her to become the legendary Harriet Tubman? Discover the early life of a girl destined to change history, filled with suspense and the promise of freedom.

From the publisher

They called her “Minty.” When she grew up, she became Harriet Tubman, the courageous and heroic woman who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. But she was just a little girl for a while–and this is her story. Minty, short for Araminta, was a feisty and headstrong young slave, whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble. She told stories to her doll, released animals from traps, and, above all, dreamed of running away. And when her father began to teach her the skills necessary for escape, she listened carefully, and learned. . . . *”Rich with melodrama, suspense, pathos, and, of course, a powerful vision of freedom. This exquisitely crafted book resonates well beyond its few pages.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award An ALA Notable Book