Underground to Canada
“Underground to Canada” by Barbara Smucker is a revised edition published by Puffin Books in 1999, featuring 142 pages in English. This historical fiction narrative follows Julilly, a young girl taken from her mother by a slave trader, who clings to her dream of freedom. As she endures the hardships of life on a plantation, she and her friend Liza receive an opportunity to escape with the help of the Underground Railroad, setting the stage for a perilous journey toward liberation.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of the Civil War period, focusing on the struggles faced by those seeking freedom from slavery. The story delves into themes of resilience and hope as Julilly and Liza navigate the dangers posed by slave catchers while pursuing their dream of a better life. This edition presents a compelling glimpse into a significant historical context, making it a notable addition to juvenile fiction.
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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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