Follow the Drinking Gourd Paperback - 1992
by Jeanette Winter
"Follow the Drinking Gourd" sounded like a simple folk song sung by slaves, but it was really a map to freedom--for hidden in the lyrics were directions to the escape route known as the Underground Railroad. In glowing paintings and simple text, Winter tells the story of one brave family who followed the drinking gourd north to freedom.
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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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- Title Follow the Drinking Gourd
- Author Jeanette Winter
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 48
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dragonfly Books, Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.
- Date January 15, 1992
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780679819974 / 0679819975
- Weight 0.51 lbs (0.23 kg)
- Dimensions 9.95 x 10.84 x 0.22 in (25.27 x 27.53 x 0.56 cm)
- Ages 03 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
- Reading level 630
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- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Chronological Period: 1800-1850
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Library of Congress subjects Fugitive slaves, Slavery
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 88009661
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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