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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Boyds Mills Pr
Published date: 1997
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 9.25 x 10.75 inches
Weight: 0.95 pounds
Ages: 1 to 2
Synopses
When the barn used for hiding runaway slaves burns to the ground, Luke, who is deaf, finds a unique way to pass along information about the next safe haven.
Publisher's Notes
In the mid-1800s, Luke and his mother help support themselves by making panoramic eggs of maple sugar. When a man bursts into their home and accuses them of hiding slaves, Luke's mother denies the charges--although she is planning to meet her contact on the Underground Railroad that very day. With his mother held at home, Luke, who is deaf, must use his resources and creative talents to help make the connection. Full color.
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