The Patchwork Path

A quilt's hidden clues guide a daring escape to freedom.

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32 pages· 1,553 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~560L

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Bookroo's summary

Hannah and her father embark on a treacherous journey to freedom, guided by the secret signs stitched into her quilt. As they navigate the Underground Railroad, each patch holds a clue, a memory, and a promise of hope. Will they reach Canada and escape the chains of slavery, or will the path prove too perilous? This tale of courage and determination reveals the hidden stories woven into the fabric of history, where every stitch could mean the difference between capture and liberty.

From the publisher

The images stitched into Hannah’s quilt lead to secret signposts on the Underground Railroad as she and her father take flight from slavery on a perilous path to freedom. Now that Hannah’s papa has decided to make the run for freedom, her patchwork quilt is not just a precious memento of Mama – it’s a series of hidden clues that will guide them along the Underground Railroad to Canada. A fictionalized account of a fascinating oral history, The Patchwork Path tells the story of a two of the thousands who escaped a life of slavery and made the dangerous journey to freedom – a story of courage, determination, and hope. - A Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights Outstanding Book, Honorable Mention

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