Night Running
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

Night Running

Written by Elisa Carbone · Illustrated by Earl B. Lewis

A daring escape from slavery hinges on a loyal dog's unexpected bravery.

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40 pages· AD640L
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In 1838, James plans a daring escape from slavery, leaving his noisy dog Zeus behind. But when he's captured, Zeus defies orders, following him and orchestrating a daring rescue. Can James and his loyal companion outwit their pursuers and find freedom? Inspired by true events, this tale of courage and friendship explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his dog in their quest for liberty.

From the publisher

It’s 1838, and James has made a secret plan to escape Master Graham’s farm–and slavery. James tells his dog Zeus he has to stay behind: he’s simply too noisy to bring along on a dangerous nighttime journey. But when two white men capture James soon after he runs, he’s grateful his faithful hunting dog didn’t obey. Zeus has followed behind, and the scrappy hound rescues James from his captors. An author’s note describes the real life inspiration behind the book: James Smith, a slave who escaped with the help of his dog and went on to become a farmer and Baptist minister.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
January 8, 2008
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375822476

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