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Follow the Drinking Gourd

Published
Feb 1992
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Action Adventure Action & Adventure
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48

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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.  

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Feb 1992 Dragonfly Books ISBN 0679819975
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Jan 1992 Turtleback Books ISBN 0606015426
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