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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... 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 - afternoon glints ...
... stood the broom in its corner, and refilled the saltcellar. Goodness gracious, this kitchen is hot! Eliza flapped her apron and glanced idly out the window toward her cabin, like she did a hundred times a day. Grapevines swarmed up the ...
... stood George. He fooled around the dooryard with a happy smile on his face. There wasn't much Eliza could trust him to do, but she'd scattered some dried bean and pea pods on the ground this morning so he could walk in a circle and ...
... stood at her elbow. She did not know how to answer him. “He with my daddy now?” your She had never seen such big, knowing eyes on a child. A lump came up in her throat but she forced a scowl. “You hush mouth. Don't you never say that ...
... didn't say anything about him . Oh , what shall I . . . ? ” But Eliza was halfway across the yard . She flung open the cabin door . “ Beulah ! ” Her daughter stood at the stove , surrounded by her 28 The Light Across the River.