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| An exciting Underground Railroad escape is detailed in this handsome picture book, framed by the title's message of community and connection. A former slave takes his small granddaughter to his apple orchard, and when she asks how come he waves "hello" to everyone, he answers that he knows them not by name, but by heart. He talks to her of slavery times, when he carried apple seeds in his pocket and dreamed of planting them in his own soil. Then he escaped with his wife and baby (the grandchild's mama), and he describes how a brave white man, Quaker James Stanton, helped them cross the Ohio River to freedom. Pinkney's watercolor double-paged spreads contrast the sepia-toned gloom of slavery and hiding with the abundant light-filled apple orchard today. Final notes explain the story's roots in the life of Orleans Finger, who told his story as part of the Federal Writers' Project in 1937. Caught by the action, children will hear Finger's shining words across time, race, and generations. Hazel Rochman |
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| Loosely based on the life of Orleans Finger, this is a touching story of a granddaughter's experience with her grandfather. This book works as a wonderful example of historical fiction and it is a beautifully illustrated picture book. To add historical accuracy, the grandfather recounts his story of escape via the Underground Railroad and his encounter with Rev. Stanton. Although the target audience is ages 5-9, some may have minor difficulty with the mild use of dialect and flashback. Still, it is a remarkable story with a powerful message of love and perseverance. It is a worthwhile read, indeed. |
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