Synopsis
Although it is against the law to house runaway slaves, Hannah's family does so by allowing a family into their home and soon Hannah decides to take it one step further by teaching their daughter how to read to better prepare her for her future.
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About the Author
Roni Schotter has written numerous award-winning picture books, including Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street, which was an NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts. School Library Journal called that book "a lively, fluently told tale" in a starred review. Roni Schotter lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
Reviews
Grade 3-6-Awakened by strange noises in the night, 10-year-old Amanda stumbles upon a chilling scene as four slaves emerge from grain sacks in a stranger's wagon. The girl's parents reveal that their house on the Hudson River is a station on the Underground Railroad and that secrecy is imperative. The terrified fugitives are locked inside a hidden closet moments before the constable arrives, but quick-minded Amanda tells an elaborate story to quell his suspicions. In the ensuing days, the girl befriends Hannah, the slave family's curious and vivacious daughter, and teaches her to read and write a few letters. Eager to provide a brief taste of freedom, Amanda disobeys her father and takes Hannah outside to explore the meadow. When slave hunters spot them, the girls flee into a camouflaged tunnel that Amanda knows of, not realizing that it is an escape route for slaves. Later that night, she guides the family through this tunnel to the boat that will transport them to Canada. Schotter's characters are disappointingly vague, and even though their dialogue mentions many of the social and political issues that affect them, there is little elaboration or detail. The plot is simplistic and relies heavily on sentimentality. Mordan's dramatic black-and-white scratchboard illustrations appear throughout. Though the story may generate interest from young readers, better books on the subject are available.
William McLoughlin, Brookside School, Worthington, OH
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