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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Demco Media
Publication date
January 1, 1992
Binding
Reinforced
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780606015424
ISBN-10
0606015426
Dimensions
0.50 by 11 by 10.25 in.
Weight
1.05 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$16.95
Other format details
juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
By following the directions in a song, 'The Drinking Gourd,' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
Amazon.com description: Product Description: 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. Â
Editions
Hardcover
Reissue edition from Alfred a Knopf Inc (November 1, 1988)
9780394896946 | details & prices | 48 pages | 11.25 × 10.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.35 lbs | List price $17.99
About: By following the directions in a song 'The Drinking Gourd' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
About: By following the directions in a song 'The Drinking Gourd' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
Paperback
Reprint edition from Dragonfly (January 1, 1992)
9780679819974 | details & prices | 11.00 × 10.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.55 lbs | List price $7.99
About: By following the directions in a song, 'The Drinking Gourd,' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
About: By following the directions in a song, 'The Drinking Gourd,' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
Cassette/Spoken Word
from Sra (January 1, 1995)
9780075405832 | details & prices | 5.50 × 7.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.25 lbs | List price $23.40
Library
Reissue edition from Random House Childrens Books (January 1, 1989)
9780394996943 | details & prices | 48 pages | 11.25 × 10.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.10 lbs | List price $20.99
About: By following the directions in a song 'The Drinking Gourd' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
About: By following the directions in a song 'The Drinking Gourd' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
Reinforced
The price comparison is for this edition
With Jeanette Winter |
from Demco Media (January 1, 1992)
9780606015424 | details & prices | 11.00 × 10.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.05 lbs | List price $16.95
About: By following the directions in a song, 'The Drinking Gourd,' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
About: By following the directions in a song, 'The Drinking Gourd,' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
Prebinding
from Turtleback Books (October 1, 1999)
9780833580474 | details & prices | 11.25 × 10.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.15 lbs | List price $18.40
About: By following the directions in a song, 'The Drinking Gourd,' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
About: By following the directions in a song, 'The Drinking Gourd,' taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
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