Follow the Drinking Gourd

Follow the Drinking Gourd
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Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 79
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ISBN-10 : 9780307982780
ISBN-13 : 0307982785
Rating : 4/5 (785 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Follow the Drinking Gourd by : Jeanette Winter

Download or read book Follow the Drinking Gourd written by Jeanette Winter and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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