Follow the Drinking Gourd
Download or Read eBook Follow the Drinking Gourd PDF written by Jeanette Winter and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jeanette Winter |
| Publisher | : Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 79 |
| Release | : 2014-06-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780307982780 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0307982785 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Follow the Drinking Gourd by : Jeanette Winter
Book excerpt: 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.
