Underground Man - Couverture souple

Meltzer, Milton

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 015205524X ISBN 13 : 9780152055240

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2006

Synopsis

Book by Meltzer Milton

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In this classic novel, Josh, a teenage logger on the Ohio River, discovers his life's true mission as an abolitionist after his first encounter with a runaway slave.

Josh first attempts to spread the abolitionist message by lecturing in remote towns about the evils of slavery--but his views often ignite strong disapproval. Frustrated, he makes a more daring choice and becomes an agent of the Underground Railroad. After dozens of successful rescues, Josh is captured by Kentucky slave owners and convicted of "enticing slaves to leave their owners."

Locked away, he struggles to hold on to his ideals and sense of self. But when freedom comes sooner than he expected, Josh must decide if he will again take the kind of risks that landed him in prison.

Revue de presse :

"A fine novel."--The New York Times Book Review

"Meltzer draws from court records, reminiscences of fugitve slaves and abolitionists, and other documents of the pre-Civil War period to create a narrative that is consistently suspenseful as well as historically accurate."--Kirkus Reviews

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 015205524X
• ISBN 13: 9780152055240
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 261