Books like Dear Austin by Elvira Woodruff
In the pastoral setting of 19th‑century Pennsylvania, eleven‑year‑old Levi Wood lives with Miss Amelia after his mother’s death. He writes heartfelt letters to his older brother Austin, sharing his everyday experiences. Levi’s life is disrupted when his friend Jupiter’s sister, Darcy, is seized by slave catchers. Determined to rescue her, Levi and Jupiter leave their rural home in search of the Underground Railroad, confronting the dangers of fugitives seeking freedom across a divided nation.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elvira Woodruff
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