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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... slave , Paul , escaped last month . ” He shook his head . “ Reverend Mahan ought not to have kept him around so long . ” “ Well , it wasn't for lack of warning , ” Lowry chimed in . “ The last thing I told the Reverend was to keep the ...
... slaves. What frustrated the life out of him was that he must never breathe a word to anyone else. Why couldn't Father see ... slave across the river in Kentucky wanted to know where John Rankin lived, he looked for the light. The yard ...
... slaves. Father still refused to go to Kentucky to help the slaves, but whenever possible, he offered aid the minute they set foot on Ohio soil. So long as slave escapes continued thicker than raisins in a pie, that would remain the rule ...
... slaves to a free country—if they could reach him. Mr. Rankin's dogs would not bark at a slave, for a wonder. Tales she'd heard through the grapevine said to walk right in the preacher's house because he never locked his door. Nobody had ...
... slave trader ! ” “ Lord , have mercy , ” Eliza moaned . She sank into a chair . “ Who'll take care of Beulah and her little ones when I'm sold away ? ” “ Don't you see ? He's not going to sell you . ” Missus James was crying in earnest ...