The gift of freedom : how Harriet Tubman rescued her brothers / written by Glennette Tilley Turner ; illustrated by Laura Freeman.
| Author/creator | Turner, Glennette Tilley author. |
| Other author | Freeman, Laura (Illustrator), illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2026. |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | How Harriet Tubman rescued her brothers |
| Abstract | "Harriet Tubman was always a keen observer. She learned to use the North Star for a compass, to tell time by the stars, and to find her way by natural signs as well as any hunter could. She could navigate dense forests, locate waterways in the area, and identify the white Quakers and black mariners who were willing to help enslaved people escape. When Tubman first fled north, she knew she might never have another chance to run away. Yet after she arrived safely in the free city of Philadelphia, she risked her own freedom again and again to help other Freedom Seekers--and those she'd had to leave behind. She never forgot her family in Maryland, and on Christmas Day, 1854, Tubman returned again, hoping to give three of her brothers the best possible gift--the gift of freedom! This historical picture book about the legendary Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist, and suffragist was written based on personal interviews with Tubman's last surviving relative. A story of courage, hope, and family, The Gift of Freedom takes readers on an inspiring journey during one of America's darkest times. Includes a letter to readers, an author's note, and a bibliography"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 4-8 Abrams Books for Young Readers. |
| Interest grade level | Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2024052669 |
| ISBN | 9781419769290 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1419769294 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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