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Follow the Drinking Gourd
Contributor(s): Winter, Jeanette (Author)

ISBN: 0679819975 ISBN-13: 9780679819974
Publisher: Dragonfly Books

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 1992
Annotation: 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.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century

Dewey: E

LCCN: 88009661

Age Level: 3-7

Grade Level: PreK-2

Lexile Measure: 630 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Physical Information: 0.22" H x 10.84" W x 9.95" L (0.51 lbs) 48 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1800-1850
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - African American

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 28792
Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
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.

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