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Follow the Drinking Gourd

hardcover – January 8, 2008
by Winter, Jeanette
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ISBN-13: 9780394896946 ISBN-10: 0394896947
Publisher
Knopf
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 8, 2008
Weight
1.3 lbs
Dimensions
26.20×1.00×29.00 cm

About this book

Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter, Jeanette. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780394896946.

Illus. in full color. "Winters 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 songs directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence thats compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.