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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... hand . Then he led her behind the close - grown row of hedge apple trees to a spot just below where Johnny was perched , though he couldn't see them . Lowry was holding Mandy's hand . He heard the rustle of fabric . She must have sat ...
... hand on Johnny's shoulder , she dabbed his cuts and scratches clean . He hardly noticed how the soap stung ; he was ... hands away from the hot serving bowls . Finally , supper traveled along the line to the four boys to his right , then ...
... hand for the biscuits , Johnny saw a secret smile flash between Lowry and Mandy . She blushed pink and inspected her plate . Johnny chomped his sweet corn . The very idea of Lowry look- ing at Mandy that way rankled him . Lowry had ...
... hand . “ 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 ...
... 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 clutched at her throat. Then Biggerman turned his dead eyes to Eliza, like he knew she was watching ...