Books like River runs deep by Jennifer Bradbury
Elias, a twelve‑year‑old boy suffering from tuberculosis, is sent to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky to recover his health. While there, he discovers a clandestine community of escaped slaves using the cave as a refuge and a passage on the Underground Railroad. Faced with the peril of discovery, Elias must decide whether to protect these fugitives and help secure their freedom or return to his familiar, but dangerous, home life.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer Bradbury
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