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 |
Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad.
Follow the Drinking Gourd features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Historical Fiction
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Follow the Drinking Gourd was written by Jeanette Winter and published by Dragonfly Books an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Follow the Drinking Gourd has 48 pages