Underground to Canada
“Underground to Canada” by Barbara Claassen Smucker is a poignant work of fiction published by Puffin Books in 1978. This 144-page edition, written in English, follows the harrowing journey of Julilly, a young girl taken from her mother by a slave trader. As she endures the harsh realities of life on a plantation, her longing for freedom intensifies, fueled by dreams of a land where she can be free. When the opportunity arises for her and her friend Liza to escape with the help of the Underground Railroad, they seize it, knowing that danger from slave catchers looms ahead.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of resilience and the quest for freedom. The story delves into the challenges faced by Julilly and Liza as they navigate their perilous journey toward liberation. With a focus on the Underground Railroad and the harsh realities of slavery, this book provides insight into the historical context of the era. “Underground to Canada” is a significant addition to the genre of historical fiction, offering a compelling look at the struggle for freedom against overwhelming odds.
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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 slave 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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