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Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Edwards, Pamela Duncan (Author), Cole, Henry (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0064435199     ISBN-13: 9780064435192
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
OUR PRICE:   $7.19  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 1999
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Annotation: Innovative perspective and use of light as well as a spare text result in an unforgettable portrayal of one slave's journey to freedom. Full color.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - General
Dewey: E
LCCN: 95044863
Lexile Measure: 640
Physical Information: 0.11" H x 9.98" W x 8.78" (0.33 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 21206
Reading Level: 4.0   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
In the dark of the night a Barefoot, an escaped slave, flees for his life. With his pursuers close behind and the moon shrouded in clouds, Barefoot must rely on the wisdom of the wild animals of the forest and swamp to guide him to the safety of the underground railroad.
Innovative perspective and use of light and a spare text result in an unforgettable portrayal of one slave's journey to freedom.

Another outstanding collaboration from the duo responsible for Some Smug Slug.--starred review/School Library Journal


Contributor Bio(s): Cole, Henry: -

Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children's books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack's Garden, and On Meadowview Street. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net.

Edwards, Pamela Duncan: -

Pamela Duncan Edwards is the author of numerous popular picture books, including Livingstone Mouse; Roar! A Noisy Counting Book; Some Smug Slug; The Worrywarts; Clara Caterpillar; Wake-Up Kisses; Rosie's Roses; The Leprechaun's Gold; and Gigi and Lulu's Gigantic Fight, all illustrated by Henry Cole; as well as Dear Tooth Fairy, illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick; McGillycuddy Could!, illustrated by Sue Porter; and The Neat Line, illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal. She lives in Virginia.