Book Detail

Freedom River

Publication Information
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:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, true story

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

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.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Ethnic Groups > African-American
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > freedom
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > life choices > taking risks
bullet Geography > locations > U.S. states/regions > Ohio
bullet History > topic > war > Civil War > Underground Railroad
bullet Social Studies > sociology > social issues > social action > activism


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