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Zusatztext ? "Simultaneously simple enough for young children to understand and sophisticated enough to inspire adults."— Booklist ! Starred Review ? "A memorable! lyrical reverse-chronological walk through the life of an American icon. While the text introduces readers to the details of Tubman's life! Ransome's use of watercolor . . . reveals Tubman's humanity! determination! drive! and hope. Ransome's lavishly detailed and expansive double-page spreads situate young readers in each time and place as the text takes them further into the past."— Kirkus Reviews ! Starred Review ? "This striking reverse chronology opens with a regal portrait of an elderly Harriet Tubman! after which the Ransomes chart her decades of work in pursuit of equality. [Lesa Cline-Ransome’s] incisive free verse emphasize[s] Tubman’s bravery in the face of a multitude of dangers. James Ransome’s watercolor portraits imbue Tubman with a steely determination?at every age?in lush scenes often set against blazing summer skies and blue! moonlit nights. Beyond its recognition of all that Tubman accomplished! the book serves as a powerful reminder of how all children carry within them the potential for greatness."— Publishers Weekly ! Starred Review ? "Each episode in her compelling life is illustrated by a luminous watercolor. The expertly done expressive paintings evoke Tubman’s strength and integrity showing 'the wisp of a woman with the courage of a lion.' This lovely tribute effectively communicates Tubman’s everlasting bravery and resolve! and will inspire curious readers to learn more."— School Library Journal ! Starred Review Informationen zum Autor Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome have collaborated on many award-winning picture books for children. These include Satchel Paige , which was an ALA Best Book for Children and Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass , which received starred reviews in Booklist and School Library Journal . The Quilt Alphabet was praised as "A blue-ribbon ABC book that combines bright, folksy oil paintings and lilting riddle-poems," in a starred review in Publishers Weekly and called "a feast for the eyes" in School Library Journal . They live in the Hudson River Valley region of New York. Klappentext An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor an American heroine in a Coretta Scott King Honor and Christopher Award-winning picture book. We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom.This lush, lyrical biography in verse begins with a glimpse of Harriet Tubman as an old woman, and travels back in time through the many roles she played through her life: spy, liberator, suggragist and more. Illustrated by James Ransome, whose paintings for The Creation won a Coretta Scott King medal, this is a riveting introduction to an American hero. The paperback edition includes a new author's note, and a list of resources for further study. • A Junior Library Guild Selection • A Coretta Scott King Honor Book • A Christopher Award winner • A Jane Addams Children's Honor Book Zusammenfassung An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor an American heroine in a Coretta Scott King Honor and Christopher Award-winning picture book. We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she w...
