The Light Across the RiverKregel Publications - 210 σελίδες In this powerful sequel to "Across the Wide River," the Rankin home is still a beacon of freedom on the Underground Railroad. Johnny, the seventh of thirteen children in the Rankin family, is growing up quickly and in 1837 is eager to take on the same responsibilities as the rest of his family. But Johnny's father and his brother Lowry think Johnny is too young and too hotheaded to help with something as important and secretive as the Underground Railroad. Johnny understands the need for secrecy, but sometimes the secret is just too good to keep to himself! This engaging novel for young adults offers a further glimpse into a dark period of America's past, and profiles the courageous and godly people who helped bring about its end. |
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... arms and legs windmilled. He grabbed something—a weed—but the dry leaves stripped away under his fingers. An empty feeling shot through his middle, like he'd left his stomach behind. Then a stone bounced down the hill, and so did Johnny ...
... arms around her daughter and kissed her cheek. Then she covered George's mouth, took him by the hand, and led him out the door. They made their way to the creek by starlight, and the cold grew sharper than needles. George seemed to ...
... arms up to her shoulders and searched in slow circles. The current tugged at her skirts and she stumbled. The water sud- denly rose to her hips; she had stepped off a sandbar. If George did the same, he'd go under, and he could not swim ...
... arm , but she whispered , “ No. ” “ See here , ma'am , we have to move ! ” “ I can't go . ” She wrung her hands . “ He fell in the river . He . . . he's feeble - minded . ” She added , “ Biggerman , he gonna kill my George ...
... arms . “ Look ahere , Shad . You're Mammaw's big helper . Keep after your mama when she don't talk . Pester her until she says something . ” She stroked his head as his tears wet her dress front . “ You teach your sisters and brothers ...