Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad ANNOTATION
A biography of the black woman whose cruel experiences as a slave in the South led her to seek freedom in the North for herself and for others through the Underground railroad.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Born a slave, Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom. And through hard work and her willingness to risk everything-including her life-she was able to make that dream come true.But after making her escape, Harriet realized that her own freedom was not enough. So she became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and devoted her life to helping others make the journey out of bondage. An invisible threat to plantation owners, she served as a symbol of strength and inspiration for her people. She was the legendary "Moses," delivering hundreds from the desert of slavery.With indisputable narrative skill, Ann Petry recreates the life of a woman of great strength, bravery, and unshakeable moral fiber.
Author Biography: Ann Petry is also the author of Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, a 1955 ALA Notable Childrens Book and a 1955 New York Times Book Review Outstanding Book. She lives in Old Saybrook, CT.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Tim Whitney
This is a thrilling biography. Born a slave in Dorchester County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Harriet Tubman often dreamed of freedom. But after risking everything to make her escape, she realized that her own freedom was not enough. Harriet wanted other slaves to experience freedom in the North and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, devoting her life as a "Moses" to deliver hundreds out of the bondage of slavery. The book does an excellent job of portraying the human side to the legendary Tubman, detailing her life from birth to death. At the end of each chapter, other significant events pertaining to slavery during the time period in Harriet's life are explained in italics. The index makes the book a good reference, while the writing style makes it a good read. 1996 (orig.
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