The Light Across the RiverIn this powerful sequel to "Across the Wide River," the Rankin home is still a beacon of freedom on the Underground Railroad. Johnny, the seventh of thirteen children in the Rankin family, is growing up quickly and in 1837 is eager to take on the same responsibilities as the rest of his family. But Johnny's father and his brother Lowry think Johnny is too young and too hotheaded to help with something as important and secretive as the Underground Railroad. Johnny understands the need for secrecy, but sometimes the secret is just too good to keep to himself! This engaging novel for young adults offers a further glimpse into a dark period of America's past, and profiles the courageous and godly people who helped bring about its end. |
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... Father . Trust a preacher to be rock - solid sure . Johnny rubbed his itchy nose and wondered what her secret could be . " I wish I could have told my father . 11 Chapter 1 ...
Stephanie Reed. " I wish I could have told my father . Sometimes I can't be- lieve ... cholera ! ” Mandy bowed her head . “ So quick . ” Johnny's heart ached for her . “ I know , ” he heard his brother say . Lowry glanced toward the ...
... father left no time for mollycoddling . Twilight had fallen by the time Johnny took his seat at the long harvest table . Supper smelled heavenly . His mouth watered while Father said grace and passed the plates to the seven girls along ...
... Father passed the bowl . “ You two will do well if nothing hap- pens , ” he said . “ Laban Biggerman has sought an opportunity to best us since James's slave , Paul , escaped last month . ” He shook his head . “ Reverend Mahan ought not ...
... Father again . “ What would you say about a boy who listens to a private conversation and then repeats it ? He was ... Father held up a hand . “ Boys , that's enough . But , Lowry ” —Father's lips thinned— “ do I understand you and ...