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Total pages original book: 48
Includes a PDF summary of 3 pages
Duration of the summary (audio): 2M28S (0.6 MB)
Description or summary of the audiobook: Illus. in full color. 'Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aidsslaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working forplantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinkinggourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escapeby following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong storyin a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositionshave an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history inpicturebook format.'-(starred) 'Booklist. '
Other categories, genre or collection: Children's Fiction, Historical, Children's General Story Books