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~ (Author), Fred Brenner (Illustrator) "Tommy Fuller put his right hand in his pocket..." (more)
Key Phrases: follow the drinking gourd, Little Jeff, Reverend Morse
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The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the underground railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party -- or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?


About the Author

The late F. N. Monjo, author of The Drinking Gourd, wrote two other popular I Can Read Books: Indian Summer, illustrated by Anita Lobel, and The One Bad Thing About Father, illustrated by Rocco Negri.


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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (September 7, 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0064440427
  • ISBN-13: 978-0064440424
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,908 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #62 in  Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Multicultural Stories > African-American
    #63 in  Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > Fiction > 1800s

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two different Worlds, May 5, 2000
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This tale of the underground railroad told from the perspective of young, mischievious Tommy Fuller, blends history with a compelling adventure story. Tommy discovers a runaway slave family hiding in his father's barn. Little Jeff is Tommy's age but has had a very different life as a Southern child of slavery. The adventure is how Tommy and his father, Deacon Fuller, help this family escape to Canada and freedom. Includes a simple discussion between Tommy and his father about the fact that they have broken a law and that sometimes laws cannot be obeyed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Drinking Gourd, March 28, 2009
While studying Black History Month this book is amazing with the rich illustrations and the historical facts. The children loved when I read it to them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, April 17, 2003
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I liked this book. It was one of my favorite books. It was a good thing they hid in the hay. They had to go to the under ground railroad. The under ground is a secret group of people who believe slavery is wicked. We need to obey all laws this book is a bout history.
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