Book Series · 4 Books

Great Escapes Books

In order from Journey to Freedom, 1838 to Across the Minefields.

The Great Escapes series is a set of 4 chapter books by W. N. Brown, published between 2020 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.

Journey to Freedom, 1838
Civil War Breakout
Terror in the Tower of London
Across the Minefields
Journey to Freedom, 1838
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Journey to Freedom, 1838
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$1597
Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Journey to Freedom, 1838

By Sherri Winston, James Bernardin (Illustrator)

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

128 pages· 11,850 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: 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.
In reading order

Great Escapes Series

4 books · Published 2020–2021

#2
Journey to Freedom, 1838
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Journey to Freedom, 1838

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

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

#3
Civil War Breakout
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1699

Civil War Breakout

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Union soldiers plot a daring escape from a notorious Civil War prison.

#5
Terror in the Tower of London
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Terror in the Tower of London

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A wife risks all to free her husband from the Tower of London.

#6
Across the Minefields
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Across the Minefields

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A daring escape through minefields and enemy lines tests courage and leadership in WWII Africa.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Great Escapes series?

There are 4 books in the Great Escapes series. It began with Journey to Freedom, 1838 in 2020, and the newest book, Across the Minefields, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Great Escapes books in?

Start with Journey to Freedom, 1838 and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Great Escapes books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Great Escapes book is the longest?

Across the Minefields (Book #6) is the longest book in the series at 18,193 words (128 pages).

Which Great Escapes book is the shortest?

Journey to Freedom, 1838 (Book #2) is the shortest at 11,850 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Great Escapes to life.

01

Sherri Winston

Author
02

James Bernardin

Illustrator
03

W. N. Brown

Author
04

Michael Burgan

Author
05

Pamela D. Toler

Author

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