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Underground Man - (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) by Milton Meltzer (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In this classic novel, Josh, a teenage logger on the Ohio River, discovers his life's true mission as an abolitionist after his first encounter with a runaway slave.
- 10-12 Years
- 7.6" x 6.62" Paperback
- 288 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
- Series Name: Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic
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About the Book
In this classic novel about the Underground Railroad, Josh, a teenage logger on the Ohio River, discovers his life's true mission as an abolitionist after his first encounter with a runaway slave.Book Synopsis
In this classic novel, Josh, a teenage logger on the Ohio River, discovers his life's true mission as an abolitionist after his first encounter with a runaway slave.
Josh first attempts to spread the abolitionist message by lecturing in remote towns about the evils of slavery--but his views often ignite strong disapproval. Frustrated, he makes a more daring choice and becomes an agent of the Underground Railroad. After dozens of successful rescues, Josh is captured by Kentucky slave owners and convicted of "enticing slaves to leave their owners." Locked away, he struggles to hold on to his ideals and sense of self. But when freedom comes sooner than he expected, Josh must decide if he will again take the kind of risks that landed him in prison.Review Quotes
"A fine novel."--The New York Times Book Review
"Meltzer draws from court records, reminiscences of fugitve slaves and abolitionists, and other documents of the pre-Civil War period to create a narrative that is consistently suspenseful as well as historically accurate."--Kirkus Reviews--
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 6.62 Inches (W) x .65 Inches (D)
Weight: .56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Series Title: Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: African American, United States
Format: Paperback
Author: Milton Meltzer
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2006
TCIN: 85119031
UPC: 9780152055240
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-4890
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.56 pounds
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