About This Book
This interactive chapter book plunges young readers into the harrowing yet hopeful journey of escaping slavery via the Underground Railroad. Through a 'choose your own adventure' format, children make decisions based on real historical dilemmas faced by those seeking freedom in the mid-1800s. It's an engaging way to introduce the complexities of American history, fostering empathy and understanding of the courage and resilience required during this pivotal time. Parents should be prepared to discuss the serious themes of slavery, discrimination, and the dangers involved in the escape.
Fighting for freedom from enslavement for yourself and others in the United States during the mid-1800's, the reader makes plot choices based on situations real peopled faced to escape slavery.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What were some of the hardest choices you had to make in the book, and why were they difficult?
2
How did it feel to be in the shoes of someone trying to escape slavery? What emotions did you experience?
3
What did you learn about the Underground Railroad and the people who helped others find freedom?
4
How does this book make you think about the importance of freedom and justice today?
5
If you could ask one question to someone who traveled the Underground Railroad, what would it be?
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