Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carol Boston Weatherford

Description: Moses by Carol Boston Weatherford Presents Harriet Tubmans first and most important escape from slavery. The author describes Tubmans spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her North to freedom on her very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This work presents Harriet Tubmans first and most important escape from slavery. In lyrical text, Carole Boston Weatherford describes Tubmans spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her North to freedom on her very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. Tubman, courageous, compassionate and deeply religious, would take 19 subsequent trips back South, never being caught, but none as profound as this first. Harriet Tubmans bravery and relentless pursuit of freedom are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This is a unique and moving portrait of one of the most inspiring figures of the Underground Railroad. Kadir Nelsons emotionally charged paintings embody strength, healing and hope. Author Biography Carole Boston Weatherford has authored more than a dozen childrens books, including Jazz Baby and Juneteeth Jamboree (both available from Turnaround). Kadir Nelson has illustrated Ellington Was Not a Street, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner and Big Jabe: Hewitt Andersons Great Big Life, winner of the Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators Original Art show among other titles. Kirkus US Review In elegant free verse, Weatherford imagines Tubmans remarkable escape from slavery and her role in guiding hundreds to freedom. Diverse typography braids three distinct narrative strands. White or black type delivers the third-person immediacy of Harriets journey: "At nightfall, Harriet climbs into a wagon, / and the farmer covers her with blankets. / As the wagon wobbles along, Harriet worries that it is heading to jail." Larger, italic type telegraphs the devout Harriets prayerful dialogue with God: "Shall I leap, Lord?" Gods responses to her beseeching questions garner capitalized letters in warm grays. Nelsons double-page, full-bleed paintings illuminate both the dire physical and transcendent spiritual journey. At night, the moon lights Harriets care-wracked face below a deep teal, star-pricked sky. By day, she disappears: A distant safe farm appears under a wan blue sky; a wagon transporting the hidden Harriet silhouettes against a golden sunset. Unique perspective and cropping reveal Tubmans heroism. Reaching Philadelphia, shes haloed in sunlight. Embracing her role as conductor, Harriets face, eyes on the journey ahead, fairly bursts the picture plane against a blazing blue sky. Transcendent. (foreword, authors note) (Picture book. 5-9) (Kirkus Reviews) Prizes Winner of Coretta Scott King Award (Illustrator) 2007 Commended for Caldecott Medal 2007 Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2007 Short-listed for Volunteer State Book Awards (Grades K-3) 2008 Long Description This poetic book is a resounding tribute to Tubmans strength, humility, and devotion. With proper reverence, Weatherford and Nelson do justice to the woman who, long ago, earned over and over the name Moses. Details ISBN0786851759 Short Title MOSES Pages 48 Language English Illustrator Kadir Nelson ISBN-10 0786851759 ISBN-13 9780786851751 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY B Year 2006 Imprint Jump at the Sun Subtitle When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence High Point, NC, US Birth 1956 Audience Age 6-9 DOI 10.1604/9780786851751 UK Release Date 2006-10-08 AU Release Date 2006-10-08 NZ Release Date 2006-10-08 Author Carol Boston Weatherford Publisher Hyperion Audience Childrens (6-12) Publication Date 2006-10-08 US Release Date 2006-10-08 Illustrations 1 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44046923;

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