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In this juvenile fiction tale, a twelve‑year‑old girl with a paralysis becomes mysteriously drawn to a museum in Indiana. There she encounters ghosts who whisk her back to a former life set in 19th‑century Kentucky. In that era she faces the perilous journey of a son of a freed slave traveling along the Underground Railroad, and she must navigate the dangers of slavery and seek a safe passage for the young man. The story blends supernatural elements with historical context, highlighting the struggles of African Americans and the courage of abolitionists.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Larry Weinberg
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