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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... whisper. “George!” No answer. Frantic now, she leaned over so far that the front of her dress was soaked. She floundered every which way, but just like that, he was gone. To come so close to freedom! A sob choked her. She raised a hand ...
... whispered , “ No. ” “ See here , ma'am , we have to move ! ” “ I can't go . ” She wrung her hands . “ He fell in the ... whisper carried over the water and broke Eliza's heart . By the time she reached home , she was cold to her very ...
... whispered. Oh, she loved this grandchild, but he was too smart for his own good. She gave him a sip of tea and sent him back to bed. Daybreak, and there were still the cows for Beulah to milk. Eliza couldn't bear to wake her. Tired as ...
... whispered , and he gestured at Aunt Kittie's shoes . Both boys hid a smile as she wobbled past with pattens clipped to her shoes . The metal rings worked like inch - high stilts and kept her dainty shoes out of the muck . How she kept ...
... whisper as he passed, all but Mary Ann Hay. Coppery braids flashed in the sun as she tipped her head to one side and studied him, the same way she always did. There were secrets in her eyes. A crowd of excited men and boys had gathered ...