What Was the Underground Railroad?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read

What Was the Underground Railroad?

Written by Yona Zeldis McDonough and Who HQ · Illustrated by Lauren Mortimer

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

Escape to freedom through a perilous journey on the Underground Railroad.

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112 pages· 8,698 words· Est. 1 hour read· 710L
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Bookroo's summary

Journey into the heart of the Underground Railroad, where brave conductors guide escaping slaves through treacherous paths to freedom. Experience the tension of close calls with bounty hunters and the relentless pursuit of liberty. This gripping narrative, enriched with real stories and vivid illustrations, reveals the sacrifices made for a chance at a new life. Will they reach safety, or will the dangers of the road claim them? Discover the courage and resilience of those who dared to defy the chains of oppression.

From the publisher

No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from–there were no trains or tracks, only conductors who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about passengers on the Railroad, this book chronicles slaves’ close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, the Underground Railroad comes alive!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,698
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
710L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
165682
Publication
Published
December 26, 2013
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448467122
LCCN
2013029327

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