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Jan 15, 1992 | ISBN 9780679819974 | 3-7 years Buy
Jun 25, 2014 | ISBN 9780307982780 | 6-9 years Buy
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Jan 15, 1992 | ISBN 9780679819974 | 3-7 years
Jun 25, 2014 | ISBN 9780307982780 | 6-9 years
Illus. in full color. "Winter’s story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song’s directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that’s compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."–(starred) Booklist.
Jeanette Winter, whose My Name is Georgia was a Publishers Weekly Best Book among other accolades, lives in Pipe Creek, Texas.
“A fine rendering of history in picture book format.”–Booklist, Starred“An extraordinary and inspiring tribute to a unique part of African-Americanhistory.”–Boston Globe“The artist’s hauntingly muted pictures propel the story forward and makeit memorable.”–Washington Post Book World
Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice WINNER 1988
Library of Congress Children’s Books of the Year WINNER 1988
Reading Rainbow Feature Books WINNER 1988
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