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Harriet Tubman

by Ann Petry
Robin Miles
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This quintessential middle grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a foreword written and read by National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds and additional new material. A selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List.

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as "an evocative portrait," and by the Chicago Tribune as "superb." It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 slaves to freedom and who is expected to be the face of the new $20 bill.

Harriet Tubman was born a slave and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything—including her own life—to see that dream come true. After her daring escape, Harriet became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the dangerous journey to freedom.

This award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book, also includes a supplemental PDF with educational back matter such as a timeline, discussion questions, and extension activities.

©1955 Ann Petry; copyright renewed 1983 Ann Petry; foreword copyright 2018 Jason Reynolds (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

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  • Release date

    September 4, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780062883988
      • File size: 174748 KB
      • Duration: 06:04:03

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.6
    • Lexile® Measure: 1000
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 5-7

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Thanks to Ann Petry's wonderful book and Peter Francis James's splendid rendering of the times, the listener can learn a lot about what it was like to be a slave. Harriet, born in 1820, single-handedly saved many slaves by leading them North and inspired others to aid the cause. The narrator perfectly portrays Harriet's husky voice and the conversations and prayers of the slaves, beautifully breaking into song from time to time. Each character is given distinction, and James's clear and melodious voice presents facts and text in a most appealing way. Many famous historical figures, such as Frederick Douglass and John Brown, make appearances in the story. Those of all ages and interests will find much to learn from Harriet. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.6
  • Lexile® Measure:1000
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:5-7

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