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In *Under the Quilt of Night*, a young girl flees the harsh life of a slave farm and embarks on a perilous journey via the Underground Railroad. Her courageous trek toward freedom unfolds against the backdrop of pre‑Civil War America, showcasing the resilience of those who dared to seek liberty.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Deborah Hopkinson
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