Born into slavery around 1820, Harriet Tubman learned quickly that the life of a slave was full of hard work and danger. As a little girl, Harriet was a slave on a plantation in Maryland. One of her favorite outdoor chores was working in the apple orchard; picking, washing, and polishing the apples. She always felt that it was so unfair, that after doing all this work, slaves were forbidden to taste this wonderful fruit. After getting whipped for daring to take a bite of a juicy red apple, she promised herself two things: one day she was going to be free and when she was, she was going to have all the apples she wanted. In 1849, Harriet made her escape to the North by way of the Underground Railroad. However, Harriet was not happy being free when there were so many people still in slavery. Time and time again, Harriet went back to Maryland to guide other slaves to freedom. It took a long time but Harriet finally kept those two promises that she had made to herself. Read this easy to read and beautifully illustrated story of Harriet Tubman a 'conductor' on the Underground Railroad.

Similar authors: Pamela Duncan Edwards, Ellen Levine

Similar books: Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad by Pamela Duncan Edwards; If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine; Journeys of Courage: On the Underground Railroad by Darwin McBeth Walton; Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson

Reviewed by: askme

Date read: 6/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0807503959

ISBN-13: 9780807503959

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Eight-year-old Ava is woken by her pet rabbit on the morning of her birthday. She discovers, to her amazement, that her wishes have come true! Soon, she realizes that she should be careful what she wishes for, and that some wishes may be a bit too big.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 7/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0312377606

ISBN-13: 9780312377601

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Although she is a bit nervous about going to school, Betsy's first grade year is full of wonderful, new experiences. She learns about tadpoles and the true meaning of Thanksgiving, makes new friends, and has more fun than she'd ever imagined. She also looks forward to summer at her grandfather's farm.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 015205099X

ISBN-13: 9780152050993

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A baby arrives at the doorstep of a family that ten years ago lost a baby boy. A note on the baby says, 'Please take care of her.'

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 10/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0440411459

ISBN-13: 9780440411451

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Nadia and her friends have been performing and enjoying gymnastics for many years. Nadia's special gift is her balance beam routine. When she falls off the beam during an important meet and sprains her ankle, her confidence is shattered. Over the summer her foot heals, and she regains her place on the team but jeers from her nemesis, Blaire, keep her from realizing her potential. How will she be able to regain her assurance in her abilities in order to win the next meet and once again enjoy her favorite sport?

Reviewed by: ewl

Date read: 7/22/2010

ISBN-13: 9781434212115

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