Short enough for a one-day read-aloud, this beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a family of runaway slaves and the people who help them gain their freedom. Having witnessed the brutal whipping of their friend, the Crosswhite family decides to risk everything and leave the plantation. With the help of the Underground Railroad, they make it to safety, but the burden of their secret weighs heavily on them. When they are eventually discovered, an entire town must take sides. An excellent look at the effects of slavery on all of society, told with all the heartwarming eloquence we have come to expect of Ms. Polacco. This is one worth sharing.
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