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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... boy and be done with it ? His shoulders drooped as he followed Mandy to the back porch . “ It's a miracle you're not ... boys to his right , then to Johnny . He helped himself to a golden heap of sweet corn and all the mashed potatoes ...
... Boys , that's enough . But , Lowry ” —Father's lips thinned— “ do I understand you and Amanda wished to be alone ? Holding hands ? ” The whole table waited to hear what Lowry would say . Johnny gloated until he saw Mandy blush . Her ...
... boys and Ibby told exciting stories about how the family helped fugitive slaves. What frustrated the life out of him was that he must never breathe a word to anyone else. Why couldn't Father see how wrong it was to keep quiet? It seemed ...
... boys looked at each other . “ Better come with us , ” the one called Cal urged . “ I got more family over to home . ” She would not cry now . “ I'll come back by and by . Please , take him on to Canada for me . ” “ If you are going back ...
... boy who had practically grown up on the river would touch a toe to rotten ice ? Nobody had ventured out on it for almost two days . He backed away but shot a glance at Hugh and Newt . Both boys grinned and tsk - tsked their fingers at ...