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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... hedge apple tree that stood on the hill behind Ripley . Wrinkling his nose at the spicy scent of October , he shifted his feet on the sturdy branch , leaned against the trunk , and daydreamed . His hat brim shaded his eyes from the late ...
... hedge apple . Squir- rels craved hedge apple seeds . Getting to them was difficult , but this squirrel seemed determined . The fruit would have to ripen before the feast began , but what was time to a squirrel ? A corner of Johnny's ...
... hedge apple limb until it bent and whipped him to a flying start ahead of Lowry. Just a few more strides and he would beat his older brother to the steep place and escape down the steps to town. The next thing he knew, he was pitching ...
... hedge apple tree spying while Mandy and I watched the sun set . ” “ I wasn't either spying ! ” Johnny said . “ I just wanted to be by myself . And I was , until you came along holding Mandy's hand . ” Mother's knife clattered . “ Why ...
... hedge apple tree and hunched alone in the chilly darkness. When would things ever change? Brothers and sisters crammed in edgewise, all of them taller, stronger, faster, or smarter than he was. Father and Mother frantically busy with ...