Night Boat to Freedom

About this book

When Granny Judith asks twelve-year-old Christmas John to row Molly cooks daughter across the river from Kentucky to the Free State of Ohio hes terrified. Bravely he begins the first of many journeys. Each time he returns Granny Judith asks what color clothing his passenger wore for shes had a dream-vision and is making a quilt from squares of these freedom colors. When there are only two squares left she tells him Dream says we got to get ourselves over the river cause the dangers gonna grow awful. This compelling story powerfully and poignantly illustrated is a memorable celebration of courage hope and unselfish love. Night Boat to Freedom is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Childrens Book of the Year.