About this title: "Follow the Drinking Gourd" sounded like a simple folk song sung by slaves, but it was really a map to freedom--for hidden in the lyrics were directions to the escape route known as the Underground Railroad. In glowing paintings and simple text, Winter tells the story of one brave family who followed the drinking gourd north to freedom.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13:9780394896946ISBN:0394896947
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2008-01-08
ISBN-13:9780394896946ISBN:0394896947
Description: Good. This is a hardcover book with dustjacket. Binding is secure. Inside pages are clean. Overall, book is in good condition. Thank you for your time and consideration. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780679819974ISBN:0679819975
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Binding: Library Binding
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2008-01-08
ISBN-13:9780394996943ISBN:0394996941
Description: New. Reinforced Library Binding--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. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Date Published: 1992-01-01
ISBN-13:9780679819974ISBN:0679819975
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780679819974. read more
Description: Good. 0606015426 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
"i may come back to this later and make it a six star book. based on a real hero. a man gets himself hired on to plantations w/slaves induring the fall and winter. he sneaks into the slave quarters and teaches them a folk song thatdoesn't have any meaning. unless you are slave looking to escape, then its directions out of the south. amazing sory, book and art."
"I was very impressed with this story. I really learned something from this one that they didn't teach when I went to school back in the day. I was glad that my son was able to see some of the things that the slaves had to do to be free. It is a gentle look at a not gentle time period."
"Beautifully illustrated book with easily understood text that covers a tough, but important subject. The lyrics woven into the narrative help tell the tale and it's nice that the entire song is included at the end."
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