The Drinking Gourd
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970 · Est. 33 min read

The Drinking Gourd

By F.N. Monjo

Can Tommy hide runaway slaves from a relentless search party?

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64 pages· 1,952 words· Est. 33 min read
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In a tense moment of history, young Tommy Fuller faces a daunting challenge. As a Quaker boy living in a house that serves as a stop on the Underground Railroad, he must protect a runaway slave family guided by the stars. With a search party closing in, Tommy's courage and quick thinking are put to the test. Will he succeed in keeping their secret safe, or will their dreams of freedom be shattered? This gripping tale unfolds through Tommy's eyes, blending historical facts with a compelling narrative of bravery and hope.

From the publisher

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,952
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about slaveryBooks about 19th centuryBooks about the Underground RailroadBooks about moral dilemmas
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
259
Publication
Published
September 27, 1983
First published
June 9, 1970
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064440424

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