This is the story of young Harriet Tubman, then called "Minty". A slave in the Brodas household, she is often punished for her feisty, rebellious spirit, and always, above all, dreams of escape.
"Laudably, Pinkney's scenes consistently depict young Minty's point of view, giving the harshness of her reality more resonance for readers. A formal author's note follows the text and both Schroeder and Pinkney have included personal messages about the history of the book project. A firm stepping stone toward discussions of slavery and U.S. history." -- Publisher's Weekly
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Alan Schroeder |
Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
ISBN | 014056196X |
Publication Date | Dec 1, 2000 |
Publisher | Puffin |
Award Winners | Coretta Scott King Award |
Language | English |