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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Harriet Tubman
Discover Harriet Tubman's daring escapes and secret missions during the Civil War.
32 pages· 674 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 73 ratings
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Books About Underground Railroad · 13 titles considered
The Best Underground Railroad Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about underground railroad? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Underground Railroad
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002
Who Was Harriet Tubman?
A biography of Harriet Tubman, from her childhood as an enslaved person to her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and her role in the Civil War
112 pages· 8,136 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,453 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996
Minty
By Alan Schroeder, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
A young girl's rebellious spirit fuels her dreams of freedom and escape.
40 pages· 2,702 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 668 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
What Was the Underground Railroad?
Escape to freedom through a perilous journey on the Underground Railroad.
112 pages· 8,698 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,275 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018
Harriet Tubman
Escape slavery, return for others. Will she succeed?
32 pages· 724 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 636 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
The Underground Railroad
Uncover the untold truths of the Underground Railroad and the real struggle for freedom.
224 pages· 19,060 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 346 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018
I am Harriet Tubman
A young enslaved girl escapes to freedom and becomes a leader in the fight against slavery
40 pages· 2,478 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 756 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2015
The Underground Abductor
By Nathan Hale · Book #5 in the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series
Escape slavery, risk everything, and lead others to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
128 pages· 14,147 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,000 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021
Harriet Tubman
By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator), Gillian Flint (Illustrator) · She Persisted series
Harriet Tubman defies slavery, leading others to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
80 pages· 5,122 words· Est. 57 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 348 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Ann Fights for Freedom
A family risks everything for freedom on the Underground Railroad.
112 pages· 12,918 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 292 ratings
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Browse by age
Underground Railroad Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about underground railroad for developing and independent readers.
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If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad
Ages 7–10 · 2022
Discover the secrets of the Underground Railroad and how it changed lives.
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$1150
Immigration and Migration
Ages 9–11 · 2011
Explore America's growth through the lens of immigration and migration, from Ellis Island to today's debates.
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$1699
Journey to Freedom, 1838
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A mother risks everything to cross a frozen river for freedom.