Listen for the Whippoorwill: Harriet Tubman (Trailblazer Books #10) [Library Binding]

Dave Jackson (Author), Neta Jackson (Author), Julian Jackson (Author)

Book Description

The thrilling story of a slave girl in 1852 who Harriet Tubman helps escape to the North via the Underground Railroad. Ages 8-12.

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About the Author

Dave and Neta Jackson are a full-time husband/wife writing team who have authored and co-authored many books on marriage and family, the church, relationships, and other subjects. Their books for children include the TRAILBLAZER series and Hero Tales, volumes I,II, III, and IV. The Jacksons make their home in Evanston, Illinois. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Sagebrush Education Resources (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417607785
• ISBN-13: 978-1417607785
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good historical fiction about a slave girl., February 21, 2005

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Listen for the Whippoorwill: Harriet Tubman (Trailblazer Books #10) (Paperback)

Twelve-year-old Rosebud Jackson has lived her whole life as a slave on a Maryland plantation. But with her family beside her, it hasn't been so bad. That all changes in the spring of 1853. Her older brother, Isaac, tries to run away, but is caught and sold away to the deep south. Her mother gives birth to a stillborn baby and dies soon after. Then Rosebud's father decides to escape to freedom, but Rosebud must stay behind to give him more time to get away. He promises to return for her that fall, but instead, Harriet Tubman comes, saying she will lead Rosebud to freedom, where she can be reunited with her father. But the escape north is long and dangerous, and Rosebud begins to wonder if she will ever be free, and ever see what is left of her family again.

This was a good historical novel for young readers that brought to life the terrible hardship of slavery and how it tore families apart. Rosebud is a very sympathetic character who at a young age goes through so much hardship and tragedy yet manages to hold on to her hope and faith. I recommend this book to readers who like to read historical novels about this era.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, April 6, 2008

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Lori (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Listen for the Whippoorwill: Harriet Tubman (Trailblazer Books #10) (Paperback)

The Trailblazer Series is a favorite in our family among our 7 and 9 year olds (and Mom and Dad too). The books are educational and captivating! I want my children to be reading things that inspire them to step out and do great things and these books meet that goal.