Courage to Run: A Story Based on the Life of Harriet Tubman Contributor(s): Lawton, Wendy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802440983 ISBN-13: 9780802440983 Publisher: Moody Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2002 Annotation: Harriet Tubman is born a slave on a Maryland plantation in the 1800s. She trusts in God, but her faith is tested at every turn. Should she obey her masters or listen to her conscience? This story from Harriet's childhood is a record of courage. Even more, it's the story of God's faithfulness as He prepares her for her adult calling to lead more than 300 people out of slavery through the Underground Railroad. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - General |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2002511004 |
Series: Daughters of the Faith |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.36" W x 7.52" (0.30 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 64947 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Daughters of the Faith: ordinary girls who did extraordinary things for God. Harriet Tubman was born a slave on a Maryland plantation in the 1800's. She trusts in God, but her faith is tested at every turn. Should she obey her masters or listen to her conscience? This story from Harriet's childhood is a record of a young girl's courage. Even more, it's a story of God's faithfulness, as He prepares Harriet for her adult calling to lead more than 300 people out of slavery through the Underground Railroad. "Young readers will identify with Harriet Tubman's courage and faith as she uses the strength she gains through adversity to lead others to a new life of freedom. Highly recommended reading." -- Lauraine Snelling, author, Golden Filly and High Hurdles series |