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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.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,278 ratings
112 pages· 8,698 words· Est. 1 hour read
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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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The fine print
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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