Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible -- certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey.
Discover more in A Mighty Girl's Harriet Tubman Collection.
"On-the-scene narration, starting with Harriet's childhood, describes her and her family in their miserable, thwarted existence as slaves near Baltimore. As Harriet grew, so did her strength and her convictions..." -- Kirkus
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Dorothy Sterling |
ISBN | 0590436287 |
Publication Date | May 1, 1987 |
Publisher | Scholastic Paperbacks |
Language | English |