Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.
| ISBN: | 9780679819974 |
| Publication date: | 15th January 1992 |
| Author: | Jeanette Winter |
| Publisher: | Dragonfly Books an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Historical Fiction |