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In the years before the Civil War, a curious Pennsylvania boy discovers the hidden routes of the Underground Railroad and joins young allies in the fight against slavery. Through his eyes, readers glimpse the courage and daring required to aid enslaved people seeking freedom.
Jean Fritz blends a coming‑of‑age narrative with historical details, making the era of pre‑war anti‑slavery activism accessible to young readers while underscoring the moral choices faced in the fight for liberty.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jean Fritz
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