Description
Cassie Louise Lightfoot is determined to find her younger brother, and when she encounters Harriet Tubman and a mysterious train in the sky, her search becomes a journey through the routes and risks of the Underground Railroad. Guided by Tubman’s courage and wisdom, Cassie retraces the steps escaping enslaved people took—blending vivid historical detail with the wonder of fantasy. Faith Ringgold’s distinctive, imaginative storytelling brings to life themes of freedom, resilience, and family love, while honoring the real history behind the escape network. For readers, it’s both an adventure and an invitation to learn how hope traveled—one secret route at a time.
Available Editions
paperback
Dragonfly Books
Published Dec 12, 1995
32 pages
ISBN: 9780517885437
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Details
First Published
1993
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky by Faith Ringgold.