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A Letter to My Teacher
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002 · Est. 11 min read
Under the Quilt of Night
By Deborah Hopkinson, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)
A young girl follows a quilt's secret message to freedom.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 312 ratings
40 pages· 924 words· Est. 11 min read
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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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