Follow the Drinking Gourd (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780679819974)

Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.

Author: Jeanette Winter
ISBN-10: 0679819975
ISBN-13: 9780679819974
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Language: English
Published: 01/15/1992
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.95h x 10.84w x 0.22d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 28792 / Follow the Drinking Gourd