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Emma, a contemporary visitor to the Anacostia Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, is suddenly transported to the ante‑bellum South. As a runaway slave, she navigates the perils of the Underground Railroad, striving for freedom in Canada. The story blends historical context with imaginative time travel, offering a youthful perspective on the struggle for liberty.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sharon Shavers Gayle
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