| Title | : | Follow the Drinking Gourd |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Jeanette Winter |
| Release | : | 1988-11-19 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Culture, Places & People in Kids Fiction, Books, Kids, Fiction for Kids, Historical Fiction for Kids |
| Size | : | 15942104 |
| Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist. |
