North Star to Freedom
Publication Information
Author:  Gorrell, Gena K.	Illustrator:
Title:  North Star to Freedom	Date:  1996
Publisher:  Delacorte	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-385-32319-0	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
This book is subtitled "The Story of the Underground Railroad," and it is that, but it's also more-- the history of slavery is presented, biographies of key figures are provided, lesislation is discussed. The author is Canadian, so this provides an interesting "twist" to the discussion.
Teaching Ideas:
Learners might want to compare this book, with its Canadian author, to others about the Underground Railroad. The subtle differences are interesting. Links to several related topics are plentiful-- Quakers, Amistad, Fugitive Slave Act, famous figures, Civil War. Brief narratives, many about "ordinary" people are sprinkled throughout. Teachers may want to use these for comparison/ contrast lessons, for example. Opportunities for map work abound. Making a timeline would be helpful to differentiate the historical events. The Afterword might lead to web-based inquiry about "slavery" in today's world.
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