Unspoken
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Unspoken

Written and illustrated by Henry Cole

A farm girl must choose between fear and compassion when she discovers a runaway slave hiding in her barn.

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40 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a silent tale of courage, a Southern farm girl stumbles upon a runaway slave hidden in her barn. Startled yet moved by his plight, she faces a heart-wrenching decision: risk everything to help him or turn away. As the North Star guides his escape, her heart guides her actions. Will she find the bravery to defy the world around her? This poignant story of the Underground Railroad explores the unspoken bonds of humanity and the power of compassion in the face of fear.

From the publisher

In this wordless picture book, a young Southern farm girl discovers a runaway slave hiding behind the corn crib in the barn and decides to help him.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2012)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 2012
First published
November 1, 2012
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545399975
LCCN
2011043583

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