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Follow the Drinking Gourd (Dragonfly Books)

Knopf Books for Young Readers

$15.07 - $19.77
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UPC:
9780679819974
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
1992-01-15
Release Date:
1992-01-15
Author:
Jeanette Winter
Language:
english
Edition:
Reprint
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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.