Runaway Jack

The time is the 1840s, and Jack, a young black slave, is sold at auction.

Separated from Molly, his beloved younger sister, he is sent to Mississippi and forced to work in the cotton fields for a harsh and demanding master. Making his escape, he stows away on a Mississippi steamer.

It would seem only a matter of time before Jack is discovered, captured, and sent back to the plantation, but good fortune is with him. A kindly boatman discovers him, but rather than turn Jack in, he directs him to a group of Quaker abolitionists. The Quakers help Jack as he successfully makes his northward flight to freedom. Then, Jack receives an astonishing surprise, a surprise that gives him great happiness.

Handsome full-color illustrations complement this dramatic story, which carries a powerful message of hope.

Target age group 4-8
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    • Weight
      0.8 lbs
    • ISBN-13
      9780764157127
    • ISBN-10
      0764157124
    • Item #
      42815
  • Category
    Juvenile Fiction
  • Age Group
    6 to 8 yrs
  • Grade Level
    K-2
  • Language
    English
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Theme 1
    Social, Personal & Family Topics
  • Theme 2
    History
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Prejudice & Racism
  • Author
    Lees, Stewart
  • Dewey
    E
  • Publisher
    Barron's Educational Series
  • Publication Date
    8/15/2004
  • Pages
    32
  • Dimensions
    0.31 H x 10.9 L x 8.62 W
  • Case Qty
    44

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