Volunteer State Book Award
2015 · Primary · Nominee
About This Book
A young girl's courage is tested in this haunting, wordless story.
When a farm girl discovers a runaway slave
hiding in the barn, she is at once
startled and frightened.
But the stranger's fearful eyes
weigh upon her conscience,
and she must make a difficult choice.
Will she have the courage to help him?
Unspoken gifts of humanity unite the girl
and the runaway as they each face a journey:
one following the North Star,
the other following her heart.
Henry Cole's unusual and original rendering of the Underground Railroad speaks directly to our deepest sense of compassion.
When a farm girl discovers a runaway slave
hiding in the barn, she is at once
startled and frightened.
But the stranger's fearful eyes
weigh upon her conscience,
and she must make a difficult choice.
Will she have the courage to help him?
Unspoken gifts of humanity unite the girl
and the runaway as they each face a journey:
one following the North Star,
the other following her heart.
Henry Cole's unusual and original rendering of the Underground Railroad speaks directly to our deepest sense of compassion.
Awards
Keystone to Reading Book Award
2014 · Intermediate · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2013 · Up to Seven · Recommended
Florida Book Award
2013 · Children's Literature · Gold Medal Winner
Jefferson Cup
2013 · Younger Readers · Winner
Junior Library Guild
2013 · Selection
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (2008-Up)
2012 · Picture Book · Gold Medal Winner
