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
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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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group6 to 8 yrs
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Grade LevelK-2
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemePrejudice & Racism
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AuthorLees, Stewart
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DeweyE
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PublisherBarron's Educational Series
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Publication Date8/15/2004
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Pages32
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Dimensions0.31 H x 10.9 L x 8.62 W
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Case Qty44