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Underground Man - (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) by Milton Meltzer (Paperback)

Name: Underground Man - (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) by Milton Meltzer (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 85119031
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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.
10-12 Years
7.6" x 6.62" Paperback
288 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
Series Name: Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic

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In this classic novel about the Underground Railroad, 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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 6.62 Inches (W) x .65 Inches (D)

Weight: .56 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-12 Years

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: People & Places

Series Title: Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: African American, United States

Format: Paperback

Author: Milton Meltzer

Language: English

Street Date: January 1, 2006

TCIN: 85119031

UPC: 9780152055240

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-4890

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.65 inches length x 6.62 inches width x 7.6 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.56 pounds

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