A Good Night for Freedom - Hardcover

Barbara Olenyik Morrow; Leonard Jenkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823417093 ISBN 13: 9780823417094

Publisher: Holiday House, 2003

Synopsis

When slave catchers come to her home and ask Hallie if she knows where any slaves may be hiding out, the young girl has to decide between telling the truth in order to protect herself and her family or lie in order to save the lives of two runaway girls hiding in her neighbor's home.

About this title

About the Author:

Barbara Olenyik Morrow is the author of two nonfiction history books. She loves history and is fascinated by the Underground Railroad. She lives with her husband and four sons in northern Indiana, "up the Winchester Road" from Levi Coffin's old home.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-4--In the winter of 1839, Hallie discovers two runaway slave girls in the cellar of Quaker abolitionist Levi Coffin. She finds herself in a predicament when slave hunters arrive and her Pa advises her not to meddle in their business. As she struggles with her conscience, she weighs the concepts of freedom and obedience, and eventually offers wrong directions to the men in an attempt to save the fugitives, despite her father's warning. Hallie is a spunky heroine, and the story is thrilling. The well-written text smoothly blends fact and fiction. Levi and his wife are real, and their Indiana homestead can be visited today. The first-person narrative adds a personal touch and helps to bring this piece of history to life. In an author's note, Morrow describes her research and lists useful print resources and Web sites. Jenkins's mixed-media illustrations capture the emotions of the characters as well as the details of pre-Civil War life. The words are printed in soft yellow boxes, which deftly balance the collage-style, dark-hued paintings. For social-studies units, Indiana history, and stories about strong female characters, this title is a worthy addition.--Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0823417093
• ISBN 13: 9780823417094
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32