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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... ma'am , we have to move ! ” “ I can't go . ” She wrung her hands . “ He fell in the river . He . . . he's feeble - minded . ” She added , “ Biggerman , he gonna kill my George . ” “ Biggerman ? ” The big boys looked at each other ...
... ma'am ' and ' Yes , sir . ' Make sure they always take off their caps before they go in the big house . ” It was no use . She could never say all she wanted to Shad . Instead , she bowed her head and prayed to God that He would keep her ...
... ma'am , ” he said meekly , but inside he was boiling mad . Did they really believe that a 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 ...
... ma'am , we have , ” Johnny said . Though she was no relation to the Rankin family , they addressed her with the familiar term of respect . Sam caught Johnny's eye . “ Biscuit - cutters , ” he whispered , and he gestured at Aunt Kittie's ...
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