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The Train Store - Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman
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List Price: $5.99
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Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.0496073024
EAN: 9780590436281
ISBN: 0590436287
Label: Scholastic Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 1987-05-01
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Studio: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Summary: Good way to learn history
Comment: This is a great way to learn the history of slavery and the sacrifices made to gain freedom for everyone. It is written in story form and catches the attention of young readers. I have a 14-yr old high-functioning autistic boy who has really enjoyed it.
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Summary: Essential But Not Easy to Read
Comment: Harriet Tubman and Langston Hughes are two African American leaders that I admire most, and for the life of me, when I went to the DuSable Museum in Chicago, I paused and wondered why I'd never read a book about her but had read several on him. Then it hit me: History books avoid so many important African American female leaders and slaves. You get the occasional paragraph about Rosa Parks and Phyllis Wheatley, but Harriet Tubman (as amazing as her strength and achievements were) is ignored in mainstream history books. For that reason alone, I definitely appreciate Dorothy Sterling for writing this book and the museum for carrying it.
With that said, this book was hard to read. The book was excellent, and I enjoyed the documentation of Mrs. Tubman's accomplishments, but the more I read, the more I admired and was terrified for all of the things she faced. I still can't stomach the brutal actions in slavery and segregation. I'm not totally convinced about Lincoln's intentions. I also respect Tubman even more than I already did, but the craziness she endured is something that makes me want to label her THE strongest African (American) woman that I've ever heard of. Please pick this book up. It's worth whatever you pay for it and then some.
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Summary: Awesome book!!!!!
Comment: I am reading this book right now in t.a.g/school and it is very good. It inspires all chilldren to take a stand. This is a good book for excellent readers!!! Buy the book for 5 dollars on amazon.com and read great book Freedom Train!!!!~~~~!!!!
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Summary: freedom train
Comment: The book I read was called freedom train. It was about harriet tubman trying to escape. An one day she found a tunnel that lead to Canada. Happy as she was she went to tell everyone. and they were free!and also this book made me feel I could do something too. Because when she caped on saying I can do it!And she never gave up!I will reccomand this to my friends because I hope they will enjoy the things she did,And feel the same way I felt.
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Summary: The Underground Railroad
Comment: If I could, I'd give this book 6 stars. It's the story of Harriet Tubman who was born into slavery. Harriet Tubman escaped and then helped other slaves escape with the underground railroad. I learned more about the Civil War and how courageous Harriet was. It is a good book for those who want to learn more about the Civil War. This would be good for all ages to read.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible--certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey.
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