Follow the Drinking Gourd
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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 ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Binding | Hardcover (13 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 48 |
ISBN-10 | 0394896947 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0394896946 |
Publication Date | 01/08/2008 |
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