Under the Quilt of Night
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002 · Est. 11 min read

Under the Quilt of Night

Written by Deborah Hopkinson · Illustrated by James E. Ransome

A young girl follows a quilt's secret message to freedom.

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40 pages· 924 words· Est. 11 min read· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

In the dead of night, a young enslaved girl embarks on a perilous journey, guided by a quilt's hidden message. As she navigates the treacherous path of the Underground Railroad, the deep blue center of a quilt signals hope and refuge. Can she lead her family to freedom under the cover of darkness, trusting in the stars and the kindness of strangers? Her courage and determination will be tested as she steps into the unknown, seeking a life beyond the chains of slavery.

From the publisher

Award-winning duo Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome combine their talents once more for this sequel to the best-selling Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt. Traveling late one night, a runaway slave girl spies a quilt hanging outside a house. The quilt’s center is a striking deep blue – a sign that the people inside are willing to help her escape. Can she bravely navaigate the complex world of the Underground Railroad and lead her family to freedom?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
924
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
55924
Publication
Published
January 1, 2005
First published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689877001

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