In the years before the Civil War Harriet Tubman fought the system of slavery by guiding fugitives to freedom on the Underground Railroad. In the last months of 1856 she traveled to dangerous territory once again to begin another rescue mission. Through powerful narrative storytelling follow the tales of people who experienced the events firsthand.
Author Biography
Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.
