Great Story! | Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman

Good way to learn history | Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman | Dorothy Sterling

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	• Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman Dorothy Sterling Scholastic Paperbacks, 1987 - 192 pages average customer review:based on 23 reviews view larger image
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Essential But Not Easy to Read

Harriet Tubman and Langston Hughes are two African American leaders that I admire most, and for the life of me, when I went to the DuSable Museum in Chicago, I paused and wondered why I'd never read a book about her but had read several on him. Then it hit me: History books avoid so many important African American female leaders and slaves. You get the occasional paragraph about Rosa Parks and Phyllis Wheatley, but Harriet Tubman (as amazing as her strength and achievements were) is ignored in mainstream history books. For that reason alone, I definitely appreciate Dorothy Sterling for writing this book and the museum for carrying it.

With that said, this book was hard to read. The book was excellent, and I enjoyed the documentation of Mrs. Tubman's accomplishments, but the more I read, the more I admired and was terrified for all of the things she faced. I still can't stomach the brutal actions in slavery and segregation. I'm not totally convinced about Lincoln's intentions. I also respect Tubman even more than I already did, but the craziness she endured is something that makes me want to label her THE strongest African (American) woman that I've ever heard of. Please pick this book up. It's worth whatever you pay for it and then some.

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Great Story!

A great historical story that captivates the imaginations and minds of the children I teach.

Good way to learn history

This is a great way to learn the history of slavery and the sacrifices made to gain freedom for everyone. It is written in story form and catches the attention of young readers. I have a 14-yr old high-functioning autistic boy who has really enjoyed it.

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Good Book

This is one of my better books in my library at school. The children love it and their always reading it. So I'm greatful that they are reading.

Awesome book!!!!!

I am reading this book right now in t.a.g/school and it is very good. It inspires all chilldren to take a stand. This is a good book for excellent readers!!! Buy the book for 5 dollars on amazon.com and read great book Freedom Train!!!!~~~~!!!!

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Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible--certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey.

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