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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... Johnny's heart ached for her . “ I know , ” he heard his brother say . Lowry ... saw a gray squirrel on a branch above his head , going after a bumpy hedge ... Johnny's mouth lifted . Good thing the squirrel didn't care how foolish it ...
... Johnny saw a secret smile flash between Lowry and Mandy . She blushed pink and inspected her plate . Johnny chomped his sweet corn . The very idea of Lowry look- ing at Mandy that way rankled him . Lowry had accused him of spying , too ...
... Johnny . ” “ That's not true ! ” “ Oh , no ? ” Lowry addressed Father again ... saw Mandy blush . Her distress rubbed the gloss right off his big revelation ... Johnny lost count of how many times he heard, “God 16 The Light Across the River.
Stephanie Reed. Johnny lost count of how many times he heard, “God bless you!” Joy filled the room, and for once even grouchy old Lowry grinned. No one saw Johnny slip out the door. He climbed the hedge apple tree and hunched alone in ...
... Johnny . ” He kicked a stone into the river . What Mandy said next surprised him . “ Johnny , I want to thank you for all the flowers you've picked for me . ” He stared . “ How did you find out ? ” “ I saw you leave them one morning ...