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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... what they were saying . “ Please may I tell , Lowry ? ” Mandy's sunbonnet hid her face . “ Not until everything's settled . ” Lowry sounded like Father . Trust a preacher to be rock - solid sure . Johnny rubbed his itchy nose and ...
... what was time to a squirrel ? A corner of Johnny's mouth lifted . Good thing the squirrel didn't care how foolish it looked . It hooked its hindmost toes around a twig and pushed until the hedge apple turned . Patient paws scrabbled ...
... What in this world ? ” She slapped dust and picked burrs from his clothes . “ See that you get this mess cleaned off before you come to ... What's going on in town , Cal ? Somebody been fighting ? ” He raised an 14 The Light Across the River.
... what's happening in Ripley . Mandy knows something that Lowry won't let her tell . ” He shot a triumphant glance at Lowry . “ How do you know , Johnny ? ” Father used his Sunday voice , the one that you could hear from any place in the ...
... What would you say about a boy who listens to a private conversation and then repeats it ? He was in the hedge apple tree spying while Mandy and I watched the sun set . ” “ I wasn't either spying ! ” Johnny said . “ I just wanted to be ...