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Follow the Drinking Gourd

by Jeanette Winter
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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.  
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Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: June 25, 2014

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780307982780
  • Release date: June 25, 2014

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780307982780
  • File size: 4583 KB
  • Release date: June 25, 2014
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.3
Lexile® Measure:630
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:2-3

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.  
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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction