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Follow the Drinking Gourd

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SKU 9780679819974 Categories Children’s Fiction, Products

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 e...

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Product ID:	9780679819974
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Follow the Drinking Gourd
Authors:	Author: Jeanette Winter
Page Count:	48
Subjects:	Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Description:	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.
Imprint Name:	Alfred A. Knopf
Publisher Name:	Alfred A. Knopf
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	1992-01-15

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Weight	252 g
Dimensions	252 × 274 × 10 mm