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Informationen zum Autor G. Clifton Wisler is the author of more than sixty-three books, many of them historical fiction for young adults. His ability to bring history alive in accessible and engaging ways make him a popular author for young readers.Mr. Wisler lives in Plano, Texas, where he continues to work on his doctoral dissertation on the history of the Ninth Texas Infantry Regiment in the Civil War. Klappentext In 1858 Texas, people are violently divided over a law that makes it a crime to help runaway slaves. Caleb isn't sure how he feels. When an escaped slave saves his life, Caleb knows he has a debt to repay. But should he break the law and risk his life to help two slaves escape? "Fast paced and filled with details that illuminate a less well-known escape route than the Underground Railroad." -School Library Journal Zusammenfassung In 1858 Texas! people are violently divided over a law that makes it a crime to help runaway slaves. Caleb isn't sure how he feels. When an escaped slave saves his life! Caleb knows he has a debt to repay. But should he break the law and risk his life to help two slaves escape? "Fast paced and filled with details that illuminate a less well-known escape route than the Underground Railroad." — School Library Journal
