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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008
Night Running
By Elisa Carbone, Earl B. Lewis (Illustrator)
A daring escape from slavery hinges on a loyal dog's unexpected bravery.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 124 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD640L
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The fine print
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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