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The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom Paperback – Picture Book, August 28, 2007

by Bettye Stroud (Author), Erin Susanne Bennett (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 355 ratings
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The images stitched into Hannah's quilt lead to secret signposts on the Underground Railroad as she and her father take flight from slavery on a perilous path to freedom.

Now that Hannah’s papa has decided to make the run for freedom, her patchwork quilt is not just a precious memento of Mama — it’s a series of hidden clues that will guide them along the Underground Railroad to Canada. A fictionalized account of a fascinating oral history, The Patchwork Path tells the story of a two of the thousands who escaped a life of slavery and made the dangerous journey to freedom — a story of courage, determination, and hope.

- A Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights Outstanding Book, Honorable Mention
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9.13 x 0.16 x 11.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick
  7. Publication date
    August 28, 2007
  8. ISBN-10
    0439851173
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0439851176
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underground railroad; american history; civil war; picture books; american history for kids; freedom

"The exciting escape story makes the history immediate, and the fascinating quilt-code messages will have children revisiting the page that shows each symbol and its secret directions." — Booklist

"Bettye Stroud's poignant book teaches kids about the importance of the Underground Railroad."— Parents

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This works well as a story and also as a lesson in African-American history.
—School Library Journal

The exciting escape story makes the history immediate, and the fascinating quilt-code messages will have children revisiting the page that shows each symbol and its secret directions.
—Booklist

The child's candid first-person narrative captures her apprehension as well as her hope and determination. Newcomer Bennett contributes dramatic oil paintings in an earth-toned palette.
—Publishers Weekly

Bennett's strong, beautiful illustrations bring out the tedium and suspense of the long journey north from Georgia, following wagon wheel, flying geese, drunkard's path, and stars to freedom.
—Washington Post Book World

Bettye Stroud's poignant book teaches kids about the importance of the Underground Railroad.
—Parents

About the Author

Bettye Stroud is the author of several picture books that speak of her African American heritage, including DANCE Y'ALL, THE LEAVING, and DOWN HOME AT MISS DESSA'S. Of THE PATCHWORK PATH, she says, "I want my writing to be inspirational to children as they face the 'demons' I write about. I hope my readers see themselves and know they are not alone in facing disappointments. I want them to know all is never lost; there is always hope."

Erin Susanne Bennett is a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Of THE PATCHWORK PATH, her first book, she says, "Growing up in Rochester, New York, had a tremendous impact on my awareness of the Underground Railroad. Illustrating THE PATCHWORK PATH has only deepened my appreciation for the immense strength, courage, and sacrifice embodied by African American slaves and those who fought with them for equality."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0763635197
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (August 28, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439851173
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439851176
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.13 x 0.16 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Chavah
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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Informative and a great story, too. Beautiful artwork. What a terrific story.
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Story and History
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I read this book with my students to celebrate Black History Month and they were very curious to know about the history behind the book. We also used the book to make our own freedom quilt activity. Overall, great book!
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greendollcrafter
5.0 out of 5 stars Quilting the Art of history.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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Excellent for kids and adults... Teaches American history through the eye of a child. Much needed to reveal true history.
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Vicky
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
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Great book for students to see how slavery affected children. We did a freedom quilt at the end.
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Edi
5.0 out of 5 stars Quilt Code Underground Railroad Story Sings
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2010
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Straightforward story with believable characters shows how slaves planned carefully to run to freedom in Canada, getting colder every step of the way. While the "code" may be somewhat fiction, it does show how staying on the northbound path, evading slave catchers and their dogs, and finally reaching the shores of freedom were real clues then memories kept in handcrafts like quilts. This is beautifully illustrated.
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Susanna Stierer
4.0 out of 5 stars Quilt designs help guide escaping slaves to freedom
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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Children can gain insight into how escaping slaves communicated through quilt designs, and found a safe route to freedom.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is such a wonderful story and pairs well with our social studies unit ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
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This is such a wonderful story and pairs well with our social studies unit covering the time period and subject.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Choice
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Great story. Awesome quality. Really educational for the kids
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Katy
2.0 out of 5 stars Poignant story, but disappointingly short.
Reviewed in Spain on December 13, 2023
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Very disappointed. I had expected to see more quilts and quilt block information. Very, very, short story, although poignant, not with the detail I hoped to see.
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Sean Levett
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2020
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An engaging and important story told with beautiful illustrations
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MAB
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautifully illustrated book
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2018
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This is a beautifully illustrated book, and a poignant story of a young girl Hannah and her father's escape from a Georgia plantation in the south to Canada in the north on the Underground Railroad. Quilt patterns (read codes) that have been sewn into a special quilt by Hannah's mother show the route the refugees must take to the north. The book is a lovely and gentle way for children to be introduced to this traumatic, but important history.
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john Timmer
5.0 out of 5 stars The story a great little history resource for young children studying the Underground Railroad
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2020
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Love the story. Great visual history for children
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C. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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