Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad Revised Edition Contributor(s): Edwards, Pamela Duncan (Author), Cole, Henry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064435199 ISBN-13: 9780064435192 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 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. |