An 8 yo African American girl and her brother embark on a fantastic flying journey and meet Harriet Tubman, who teaches them about Underground Railroad. Illustrated by the author, this is a sequel to Tar Beach, about Ringgold’s childhood in NYC.
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Short non-fiction stories of both well-known and obscure people and events from American history
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Clever and slightly mischievous 11 yo African American boy is born free in Canada to former slave parents. He risks everything by chasing a thief into America.
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12 yo orphan boy from Maine journeys to Gettysburg to rescue his brother who was sold to Union army for Civil War effort
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