| Author: | Jeanette Winter | ISBN: | 9780307982780 |
| Publisher: | Random House Children's Books | Publication: | June 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jeanette Winter |
| ISBN: | 9780307982780 |
| Publisher: | Random House Children's Books |
| Publication: | June 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
