Freedom Songs: A Tale of the Underground Railroad (Graphic Flash) - Softcover

Robbins, Trina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1434204952 ISBN 13: 9781434204950

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2008

Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Sarah is a slave in Maryland during the 1850s. She knows her only chance at freedom is to head North, where slavery is illegal. To get there, though, Sarah needs help from members of the Underground Railroad. But who can she trust?

About this title

About the Author:

Trina Robbins grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother, a second grade schoolteacher, taught her to read at age four. She says, ""It is the greatest gift anyone has ever given to me."" Robbins turned her love of books into a lifelong career. For more than 30 years, she has been writing graphic novels and children's books. Her work includes comics such as Wonder Woman and Powerpuff Girls, as well as GoGirl!, her own graphic novel series for girls.

Review:

This series of historical fiction novels (not graphic but have lots of pictures) seems to be able to take an even in history and personalize it. Even though it is fictionalized, they refer to real people in history. This would be a great way for student --Fairfax County Elementary

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1434204952
• ISBN 13: 9781434204950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56
• Illustrator: Jason Millet