The Underground Railroad
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Underground Railroad

Written by Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks · Illustrated by Damon Smyth

Part of the History Smashers series

Uncover the untold truths of the Underground Railroad and the real struggle for freedom.

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224 pages· 19,060 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 1070L
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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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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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