| Underground Man 1-Simul Edition Contributor(s): Meltzer, Milton (Author) |
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ISBN: 015205524X ISBN-13: 9780152055240 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: In this classic novel about the Underground Railroad, Josh, a teenage logger on the Ohio River, discovers his life's true mission as an abolitionist after his first encounter with a runaway slave. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 90-36277 |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Series: Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.62" W x 7.6" (0.56 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 53579 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this classic novel, Josh, a teenage logger on the Ohio River, discovers his life's true mission as an abolitionist after his first encounter with a runaway slave. Josh first attempts to spread the abolitionist message by lecturing in remote towns about the evils of slavery--but his views often ignite strong disapproval. Frustrated, he makes a more daring choice and becomes an agent of the Underground Railroad. After dozens of successful rescues, Josh is captured by Kentucky slave owners and convicted of enticing slaves to leave their owners. Locked away, he struggles to hold on to his ideals and sense of self. But when freedom comes sooner than he expected, Josh must decide if he will again take the kind of risks that landed him in prison. |
Contributor Bio(s): Meltzer, Milton: - Milton Meltzer (1915-2009) was the author of 110 books, five of which were nominated for the National Book Award. With Langston Hughes, he coauthored A Pictorial History of African Americans, now in its sixth edition. He received the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his contribution to children's literature, the 1986 Jane Addams Peace Association Children's Book Award, and the 2000 Regina Medal. He lived in New York City. |