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Friend on Freedom River

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4 out of 5
Based on 9 Ratings and 6 Reviews

Book Description
In 1850 the Detroit River was a major track along the Underground Railroad-the last step to freedom. The journey across the river was dangerous, especially in winter and especially for a 12-year-old boy. When Louis's father left him in charge of the farm he offered his son this advice, 'If you don't know what to do, just do what you think I would have done.' Louis relies upon his father's words of... More
Book Information
PublisherSleeping Bear Press
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-101585362220
ISBN-13978-1585362226
Publication Date01/01/2005
The Creators
About Gloria Whelan (Author) : Gloria Whelan is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Gloria Whelan include Hannah, The Disappeared, The Disappeared, and Yuki and the One Tho... more
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About Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen (Illustrator) : Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen include The Legend of Sleeping Bear: 10th Anniversa... more
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