Underground To Canada Puffin Classics Edition
“Underground To Canada Puffin Classics Edition” by Barbara Smucker is a poignant tale published by National Geographic Books on November 5, 2013. This edition, available in English and spanning 216 pages, explores the harrowing journey of Julilly, a young girl torn from her mother by a slave trader. As she and her friend Liza dream of freedom, they learn about Canada, a land where slavery is forbidden, and prepare to escape with the help of the Underground Railroad.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into the historical context of 19th-century America, focusing on themes of prejudice and racism. The story captures the desperation and hope of those seeking freedom, as Julilly and Liza navigate the dangers posed by slave catchers. This edition not only presents a compelling story of resilience but also highlights significant social themes relevant to the era, making it a thoughtful addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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There’s a place the slaves been whisperin’ around called Canada. The law don’t allow no slavery there. They say you follow the North Star, and when you step onto this land you are free ……
Taken away from her mother by a ruthless slave trader, all Julilly has left is the dream of freedom. Every day that she spends huddled in the slaver trader’s wagon travelling south or working on the brutal new plantation, she thinks about the land where it is possible to be free, a land she and her friend Liza may reach someday. So when workers from the Underground Railroad offer to help the two girls escape, they are ready. But the slave catchers and their dogs will soon be after them …..
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