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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... Mother bustled away with Lowry at her heels . Why doesn't Mother just say I'm a naughty little boy and be done with it ? His shoulders drooped as he followed Mandy to the back porch . “ It's a miracle you're not bad hurt , ” she said ...
... Mother waggled a finger . “ That's the way we want it . Remember , you and Sam are on duty tonight . ” “ All right , Mother . May I have the biscuits , please ? ” Father passed the bowl . “ You two will do well if nothing hap- pens ...
... Mother's knife clattered . “ Why , Lowry ! ” Lowry withered Johnny with a glance . “ That proves it . You can't hold ... Mother . “ May we have your blessing ? ” Benches and chairs scraped as a throng of Rankins converged on the pair ...
... Mother frantically busy with the church, family, and a million other things. They never took any more notice of him than to say, “Johnny, do this,” or “Johnny, do that.” The only person who'd ever paid him any mind was Mandy, and now ...
... mother's skirt and glared at Eliza . “ Biggerman's gone after the slave trader ! ” “ Lord , have mercy , ” Eliza moaned . She sank into a chair . “ Who'll take care of Beulah and her little ones when I'm sold away ? ” “ Don't you see ...