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Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman Paperback – May 1, 1987

by Dorothy Sterling (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 393 ratings
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Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible - certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey.
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    8 - 12 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    910L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
  8. Publication date
    May 1, 1987
  9. ISBN-10
    0590436287
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0590436281
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks (May 1, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0590436287
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0590436281
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 910L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 393 ratings

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Dorothy Sterling

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Dorothy Sterling was an American writer and historian who published more than 35 books for children and adults. Her books pioneered culturally diverse subjects for children's nonfiction including some of the first nonfiction works about black history, notably Freedom Train, about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Have you ever been caught up in a good book? Well I know I’ve been caught up ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2015
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I am a 4th grade student in Ms. Williams class. This is my review of Freedom Train.

Have you ever been caught up in a good book ? Well I know I’ve been caught up in a lot of good books. My favorite one though is Harriet Tubman Freedom Train written by Dorothy Sterling.
My favorite book is Harriet Tubman Freedom Train Written by Dorothy Sterling. It is Interesting,Historic,and Heroic.
First of all, the book is my favorite because it is interesting. In the book when you read it you always think something is going to happen and then the opposite things happens and you don’t know what’s going on. You read the book and have all these questions and you want to know so and something else happens and it’s like a mystery. You always find out different things in the book and that is what makes it so interesting.
Second of all, it’s my favorite because it’s Historic. It tells you all about Harriet’s life and what she did to save the slaves and all that stuff. It also tells you about helps you understand what was happening back then in the slavery time. And it tells you about what happened to all the slaves and what they did and what there were going to do.
Thats why it is Historic.
Last of all, it’s my favorite book because it’s heroic. It tell’s all about how Harriet was the slaves Moses and how she saved all them. It also tells about how the other slaves that she brought stood up and helped her free the other slaves. Lastly, Harriet gave the slaves the courage to run away on their own.That’s why it’s heroic.
This is my favorite book because I like chapter book’s and history book’s and this was two in one and it’s the perfect book for me. It’s all about Harriet’s life and the slaves life.
In the book she helps all the slaves and her family and close friends.
Harriet saves her family, close friends, and strangers and I think Harriet Tubman is amazing and a hero. My favorite book is Harriet Tubman Freedom Train. You should buy this book and read it right now because this is the best book ever.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important Piece of American History
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2014
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As a spy, she used disguises and passwords, forged documents and secret signals. But these weapons of warfare were always selected with the greatest simplicity.
~ From Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman

My kiddo and I both gave Freedom Train 5 stars. For intermediate and middle grade readers, I can't ask too much from it because there are some chapters where a lull of excitement sets in, and you don't want that for young readers. Even as an adult, if this book had've been any longer, I would have put it aside for a few days - maybe longer - and then returned because of that. When readers are in training (and they're in training until they can hold a conversation about a book without any coaching, in my professional opinion) you want them hungry and being fed, not having the opportunity for the mind to wander.

But, this is an extremely important book for Americans to read. There are also decent snippets of European and Canadian history included as well, for those of you reading from outside the States. Thank you, btw, for your perusal. This book is a chapter of American history that must be remembered. It inspires a sense of appreciation and reality. Recounting how Harriet Tubman was fiercely focused and overcame any circumstance helps me to acknowledge that I don't really have anything worth complaining about. And, not only that, but I can overcome anything I may face because she did with less of everything than I have in my life. That's a lesson for subsequent generations - they always have more; more access, more information, more rights, more freedom. So are they overcoming or wasting their resources?

It's also important because it deals with the problem solving of societal, anthropological and sociological issues. As well as everyday life solutions. Being able to problem solve - to recognize and diagnose a misfire and contruct a viable solution - is a major life skill. Advanced problem-solving skills bring success in any realm. Pointing out a problem is a lower-level skill, but solving problems creates a career.

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Broomstick6
5.0 out of 5 stars Freedom Train
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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A good book for young black girls to learn about their history and culture.
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Lovin Life
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
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My 5th and 3rd grade homeschooled daughters and I read this book together. Powerful. I thought I knew about Harriet Tubman. I discovered there were many significant facts that I didn’t know. Truly an inspirational historical champion.

In addition to the historical aspect of her story, this book was inspirational. It proves that one doesn’t need much to make a decision to change the world. I challenged my girls to imagine what they could contribute with advantages that Ms. Tubman wasn’t afforded.

Another rich feature of the book was the use of spirituals in telling the story. This music is a national treasure and part of our American Legacy. I have introduced spirituals to my children over the last 3 years. However, learning how spirituals were woven into the fabric of slaves’ lives and quest for freedom knit abstract musical concepts to history and the power of the human spirit. It is delightful to hear my littles lifting their voices singing these songs of hope, liberty and longing.
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Redmond R.
4.0 out of 5 stars nice book, spine glue isn't strong vs FL sun in the car.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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nice quick read. the glue at the spine came apart when I left it on the dash in the car in the Florida summer,.... but it glued back together well enough! What else are you looking for in such a review!?!?
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Caz
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value, great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2015
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Was recommend the book. Great price Arrived quickly
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