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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... corn and all the mashed potatoes his plate could hold before he passed the bowls to William and Andrew . Lowry glowered at the amount on Johnny's plate , but no one else did . Sometimes it was good to be the shortest , skinniest boy in ...
... corn . The very idea of Lowry look- ing at Mandy that way rankled him . Lowry had accused him of spying , too — said he did it all the time . As if Johnny were at fault when people stumbled across his best hiding places . Worst by far ...
... corn meal mush . She didn't respond . “ Beulah ! I'm talking to you . Look at me ! ” Slowly she turned her head . “ You're sold , you and your babies , to Mr. Adkins . Biggerman's gone there now . ” Eliza sobbed . “ Lord , forgive me ...
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