Beacon to Freedom - The Story of a Conductor on the Underground Railroad

Tells the story of nineteenth century abolitionist Reverend John Rankin and his brave early efforts working as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking his safety and the safety of his family to help nearly two thousand slaves escape from Kentucky to Ohio.

About the author

Jenna Glatzer (www.jennaglatzer.com) is the award-winning author of 25 books for grown-ups and kids, including the authorized biography Celine Dion: For Keeps, The Marilyn Monroe Treasures, Never Ever Give Up: The Inspiring Story of Jessie and Her JoyJars with Erik Rees, Unthinkable with Scott Rigsby, and Bullyproof Your Child for Life with Dr. Joel Haber. Her daughter is in third grade. Jenna is afraid of roller coasters, but has always liked riding Ferris wheels.

Product details

• Authors: Jenna Glatzer, Jenna/ Glenn Glatzer
• Assisted by: Ebony Glenn (Illustration)
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2017
• EAN: 9781515734963
• ISBN: 978-1-5157-3496-3
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 235 mm x 286 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Encounter: Narrative Nonfictio; Encounter: Narrative Nonfictio
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics