The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad
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The Underground Railroad

Written by Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Book #7 in the History Smashers Series
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May 17, 2022
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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!

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Americadiversityhistorymulticultural1850-1899the Civil Warthe Underground Railroad

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593428931
    Publication Date
    May 17, 2022
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    224
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years

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