Barefoot - Escape on the Underground Railroad

Informationen zum Autor 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. 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. Klappentext 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 Zusammenfassung 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 ...

Product details

• Authors: Henry Cole, Pamela Duncan Edwards, Pamela Duncan Edwards
• Assisted by: Henry Cole (Illustration)
• Publisher: Tegen, Katherine
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1999
• EAN: 9780064435192
• ISBN: 978-0-06-443519-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 254 mm x 222 mm x 2 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / 20th Century, JUVENILE FICTION: Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / 19th Century, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / 21st Century