Title: North by Night ~ A Story of the Underground Railroad
Written by: Katherine Ayres
Soft cover: 176 pages
Ages: 9 to 12
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0-440-22747-X
Published: 1998
Price: $5.99
Transport back to the year 1851. Would you be able to reach deep within and summon up the courage to be a transporter on the Underground Railroad? Many people could not and did not in fear of the law. Sixteen-year-old, Lucinda Spencer does just that with no regard to her own safety. Lucinda’s personal recollections through diary entries and her courage will have you spellbound from the onset.
“Even as I work long hours to help the runaways, I do so with only half my mind, for the other half lingers at that bonfire. I can still feel the soft warmth of Jeremiah’s lips on mine. I touch my mouth again and again, to remember. What’s wrong with me? I consider myself in love with Jonathan Clark.”
The author expertly intertwines the everyday struggles of farm life and coming to terms with unforeseen relationships. Lucinda’s focus and heartfelt determination is inspiring. Come along for this fascinating journey of the Underground Railroad, one you will soon not forget.
To learn more about Katherine Ayres visit: http://personal.chatham.edu/faculty/kayres
