Freedom River |
Publication Information
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Author: Rappaport, Doreen |
Illustrator: Collier, Bryan |
Title: Freedom River |
Date: 2001 |
Publisher: Hyperion |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-7868-0350-9 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
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Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
biography and autobiography, true story
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
In this true story, John Parker, an ex-slave in Ripley, Ohio, helps a family on the Underground Railroad. Beautiful watercolor collages illustrate the story. Historical notes, additional books, suggested websites, and maps make this useful in the classroom. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Use this book with Freedom Light (also located in Ripley, OH) to learn more about Ohioans who helped on the Underground Railroad. Be sure to check the websites listed in the book as well as the Ohio Historical Society (www.ohiohistory.org/). All these resources encourage map work. |
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