Written by: Gloria Houston
Soft cover: 166 pages
Ages: 12+
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 978-0152018123
Published: October 1998
Price: $17.00
Fourteen-year-old Bright is living in 1861 and is wise beyond her years. Forced to come to grips of the war fought to own slaves, Bright finds herself learning of her family’s secret. Can she be strong and carry on her family’s mission during her father’s illness? Learning the code words and procedures of the Underground Railroad, Bright embarks on a journey with Marcus, a former slave, to deliver bundles to safety. As so many who assisted in the Underground Railroad, Bright is well aware of the dire circumstances that will land on her if caught and disregards her own safety for her strong beliefs against slavery.
“Where you headed, my pretty lady? asked the soldier sneering. With a Negro in your wagon in the middle of the night? Be he slave? Or be he free?””
Will Bright and Marcus prevail?
Author, Gloria Houston brings to life the story of Bright and her bravery in her contributions to the Underground Railroad in such a manner you will find yourself cheering for Bright’s success.
To learn more about Gloria Houston visit: http://www.brightmountainbooks.com/titles/littlejim.html
Nice review, Donna! Sounds like an interesting historical novel for kids.
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Donna
This book sounds so interesting. I have always been facinated by the Underground Railroad. Thanks for the review.
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Donna
Historical novels about this special time period are some of my favorites. This book sounds great. Congratulations.
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Bev
I love historical settings. Or at least present day settings with a background rich in history. I love books set in history rich Europe, like Dan Brown's Angels and Demons.
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Donna,
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Bev, Stephen and YaYa:
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Donna