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      Follow the Drinking Gourd

      by Jeanette Winter
      Published
      Feb 1992
      Main Genre
      Action Adventure Action & Adventure
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      48
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      About This Book

      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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      Genres

      General Fiction

      Subgenres

      Action Adventure

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Picture Books

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      Feb 1992 Dragonfly Books ISBN13 9780679819974 ISBN10 0679819975
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      Jun 2014 Random House ISBN13 9780307982780 ISBN10 0307982785
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