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Underground Man

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By Milton Meltzer
Publisher HMH Trade
Underground Man
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In this reissue of the classic novel, Josh, a logger on the Ohio River, helps runaway slaves to freedom until he is betrayed, captured, and thrown in prison. In an afterword the reader learns a bit about the sources Meltzer consultedhistories, autobiographies, firstperson accounts, and religious and antislavery tracts, among others. All add to the historically accurate depiction of the danger, dedication, and perseverance that Josh shows.VOYA

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50035 words50,035 words
288 pages288 pages
Lexile 760LLexile 760L
Grade 5 to 7Grade 5 to 7
Age 10-12Age 10-12
Published 1990Published 1990

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9780152928469

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