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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 2.5 hour read
The Underground Railroad
By Kate Messner, Gwendolyn Hooks, Damon Smyth (Illustrator)
Part of the History Smashers series
Uncover the untold truths of the Underground Railroad and the real struggle for freedom.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 346 ratings
224 pages· 19,060 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the hidden truths of the Underground Railroad, where myths unravel and reality reveals a disorganized path to freedom. Discover how most freedom seekers navigated perilous journeys alone, challenging the romanticized tales of quilts and lanterns. Through engaging illustrations and insightful sidebars, this book invites readers to question what they thought they knew about history. Will you uncover the real stories behind the legends?
From the publisher
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad. Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- 19,060
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1070L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~7.4
- F&P level
- ~Z
Publication
- Published
- May 17, 2022
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593428931
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