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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... cabin because there was more safety in numbers. The way Biggerman looked at Eliza's husband, George, now, that was what wore Eliza to a frazzle. She tried to put it out of her mind as she fixed supper, but—lawsy mercy! She knocked over ...
... cabin. He was watching George, too. A coldness crawled clean through Eliza's body. The overseer's hands were empty, but she knew he meant business. He clenched and unclenched his fists like he was choking the life out of George. Eliza ...
... she was cold to her very bones . Tears coursed down her cheeks with each strangled cough . No one stirred when she opened the cabin door . Beulah lay flat on her back in the bed with baby Mose The Light Across the River 25.
... didn't say anything about him . Oh , what shall I . . . ? ” But Eliza was halfway across the yard . She flung open the cabin door . “ Beulah ! ” Her daughter stood at the stove , surrounded by her 28 The Light Across the River.
... cabin door , she slipped off her muddy shoes and stepped inside . Shadows wavered along the cabin walls as the fire danced . The first thing Eliza looked for was the man's broom . It was worn to a slant and propped in a corner away from ...