Harriet and the Promised Land

by Jacob Lawrence

Other authorsJacob Lawrence (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1993

Call number

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Publication

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (1993), Edition: Reissue, 40 pages

Description

A brief biography in verse about Harriet Tubman and her dedicated efforts to lead her fellow slaves to freedom.

User reviews

LibraryThing member ekrzys1
SUMMARY: This book was a poem describing Harriet Tubman's life. It begins with Harriet being born into slavery. Then it tells about Harriet having to continue to work very hard and continue to pray for strength to free her people. Her and her people marched at night and slept during the day. She
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said, "I'll be free or I'll be dead!" Then the chariot came and she rode the chariot into the promised land.

REVIEW: This book would be a good book for students learning about Harriet Tubman. It in simple terms describes her significance to civil rights. Students can use this as a book to still learn, but an easier read than a reference book. It gives the big idea in simple terms. Also, it is not as graphic and harsh as some other books may be.
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Awards

Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 1997)

Pages

40

ISBN

9780671866730
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