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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- Author:
- Jeanette Winter
- ISBN 10:
- 0679819975
- Pages:
- 48
- Publisher:
- Dragonfly Books
- Publication Date:
- January 15, 1992
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Weight:
- 0.51lbs
- Age Group:
- Children (0 - 8)
- Grade Range:
- P-2