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The Last Safe House A Story of the Underground Railroad

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Barbara Greenwood

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Heather Collins

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kidscanpress.com presents ...
	The Last Safe House A Story of the Underground Railroad written by Barbara Greenwood illustrated by Heather Collins from the series History Comes Alive For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5260

Hardcover Jacket CAD $22.95 978-1-55074-507-8 Paperback CAD $16.95 978-1-55074-509-2 Grades: 3 to 6 Ages: 8 to 12 Language Arts Genre, Literature, Understanding historical fiction Social Studies History American heritage and history slavery American civil war Cultures, Local & Global Community African Canadian history Canada Canadian heritage and history Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell U Grade Level 5 Accelerated Reader 5.2 MG © 1998 2-color 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 120 pages	This is the dramatic story of the Underground Railroad as seen through the eyes of two young girls — Eliza, a runaway slave from a plantation in Virginia, and Johanna, whose family gives her refuge in St. Catharines, Canada West (now Ontario). In a unique mix of fact and fiction, each chapter is followed by background information and hands-on activities. Kids will learn about life on a cotton plantation, about abolitionists who fought to have slavery made illegal, and about the heroic actions of Canadians who sheltered runaway slaves. Beautifully detailed drawings accompany the text making The Last Safe House a comprehensive, all-in-one resource. Awards 2001 Alberta Children’s Choice Rocky Mountain Book Award, shortlist 2001 Red Cedar Book Award, shortlist 2000 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, shortlist 2000 Our Choice - Starred Selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner 1999 Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, winner 1999 Norma Fleck Award, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, shortlist 1998 Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association, shortlist 1998 Smithsonian’s Notable Books for Children, winner Reviews “This superb text vivifies the stories behind the flight to freedom.” — Smithsonian Magazine, November 1998 “This fictional story, based on the experiences of many real slaves and their helpers, is filled with drama and pathos and grips the reader from beginning to end. The mix of story, information, and activities for kids brings the past vividly alive. This is a terrific book, ideal for both home and classroom use.” — Quill & Quire, July 1998 “In short chapters, the story of fictional escaped slave Eliza Jackson and her family unfold, paralleling the effect on and courage of Canadian Johanna Reid and her family, who hide Eliza and her brother Ben until they can safely reunite with their mother. Smoothly sandwiched in are maps, drawings, and factual passages that give background details of the time. The clean, approachable design presents all of these elements in a clear, organized manner and the black-and-white illustrations complement both fictional and historical elements.” — Kirkus Reviews, November 1998 “A book that is part novel, part history lesson, and part activity guide. Surprisingly, Greenwood succeeds on all counts. Sepia drawings appear on almost every page, giving the book an open look.” — School Library Journal, January 1999

kidscanpress.com presents ...
	The Last Safe House A Story of the Underground Railroad written by Barbara Greenwood illustrated by Heather Collins from the series History Comes Alive For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5260

Hardcover Jacket CAD $22.95 978-1-55074-507-8 Paperback CAD $16.95 978-1-55074-509-2 Grades: 3 to 6 Ages: 8 to 12 Language Arts Genre, Literature, Understanding historical fiction Social Studies History American heritage and history slavery American civil war Cultures, Local & Global Community African Canadian history Canada Canadian heritage and history Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell U Grade Level 5 Accelerated Reader 5.2 MG © 1998 2-color 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 120 pages	This is the dramatic story of the Underground Railroad as seen through the eyes of two young girls — Eliza, a runaway slave from a plantation in Virginia, and Johanna, whose family gives her refuge in St. Catharines, Canada West (now Ontario). In a unique mix of fact and fiction, each chapter is followed by background information and hands-on activities. Kids will learn about life on a cotton plantation, about abolitionists who fought to have slavery made illegal, and about the heroic actions of Canadians who sheltered runaway slaves. Beautifully detailed drawings accompany the text making The Last Safe House a comprehensive, all-in-one resource. Awards 2001 Alberta Children’s Choice Rocky Mountain Book Award, shortlist 2001 Red Cedar Book Award, shortlist 2000 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, shortlist 2000 Our Choice - Starred Selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner 1999 Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, winner 1999 Norma Fleck Award, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, shortlist 1998 Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association, shortlist 1998 Smithsonian’s Notable Books for Children, winner Reviews “This superb text vivifies the stories behind the flight to freedom.” — Smithsonian Magazine, November 1998 “This fictional story, based on the experiences of many real slaves and their helpers, is filled with drama and pathos and grips the reader from beginning to end. The mix of story, information, and activities for kids brings the past vividly alive. This is a terrific book, ideal for both home and classroom use.” — Quill & Quire, July 1998 “In short chapters, the story of fictional escaped slave Eliza Jackson and her family unfold, paralleling the effect on and courage of Canadian Johanna Reid and her family, who hide Eliza and her brother Ben until they can safely reunite with their mother. Smoothly sandwiched in are maps, drawings, and factual passages that give background details of the time. The clean, approachable design presents all of these elements in a clear, organized manner and the black-and-white illustrations complement both fictional and historical elements.” — Kirkus Reviews, November 1998 “A book that is part novel, part history lesson, and part activity guide. Surprisingly, Greenwood succeeds on all counts. Sepia drawings appear on almost every page, giving the book an open look.” — School Library Journal, January 1999

kidscanpress.com presents ...
	The Last Safe House A Story of the Underground Railroad written by Barbara Greenwood illustrated by Heather Collins from the series History Comes Alive For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5260

Hardcover Jacket CAD $22.95 978-1-55074-507-8 Paperback CAD $16.95 978-1-55074-509-2 Grades: 3 to 6 Ages: 8 to 12 Language Arts Genre, Literature, Understanding historical fiction Social Studies History American heritage and history slavery American civil war Cultures, Local & Global Community African Canadian history Canada Canadian heritage and history Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell U Grade Level 5 Accelerated Reader 5.2 MG © 1998 2-color 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 120 pages	This is the dramatic story of the Underground Railroad as seen through the eyes of two young girls — Eliza, a runaway slave from a plantation in Virginia, and Johanna, whose family gives her refuge in St. Catharines, Canada West (now Ontario). In a unique mix of fact and fiction, each chapter is followed by background information and hands-on activities. Kids will learn about life on a cotton plantation, about abolitionists who fought to have slavery made illegal, and about the heroic actions of Canadians who sheltered runaway slaves. Beautifully detailed drawings accompany the text making The Last Safe House a comprehensive, all-in-one resource. Awards 2001 Alberta Children’s Choice Rocky Mountain Book Award, shortlist 2001 Red Cedar Book Award, shortlist 2000 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, shortlist 2000 Our Choice - Starred Selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner 1999 Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, winner 1999 Norma Fleck Award, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, shortlist 1998 Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association, shortlist 1998 Smithsonian’s Notable Books for Children, winner Reviews “This superb text vivifies the stories behind the flight to freedom.” — Smithsonian Magazine, November 1998 “This fictional story, based on the experiences of many real slaves and their helpers, is filled with drama and pathos and grips the reader from beginning to end. The mix of story, information, and activities for kids brings the past vividly alive. This is a terrific book, ideal for both home and classroom use.” — Quill & Quire, July 1998 “In short chapters, the story of fictional escaped slave Eliza Jackson and her family unfold, paralleling the effect on and courage of Canadian Johanna Reid and her family, who hide Eliza and her brother Ben until they can safely reunite with their mother. Smoothly sandwiched in are maps, drawings, and factual passages that give background details of the time. The clean, approachable design presents all of these elements in a clear, organized manner and the black-and-white illustrations complement both fictional and historical elements.” — Kirkus Reviews, November 1998 “A book that is part novel, part history lesson, and part activity guide. Surprisingly, Greenwood succeeds on all counts. Sepia drawings appear on almost every page, giving the book an open look.” — School Library Journal, January 1999

written by Barbara Greenwood

illustrated by Heather Collins

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from the series
History Comes Alive

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CAD $16.95

This is the dramatic story of the Underground Railroad as seen through the eyes of two young girls — Eliza, a runaway slave from a plantation in Virginia, and Johanna, whose family gives her refuge in St. Catharines, Canada West (now Ontario). In a unique mix of fact and fiction, each chapter is followed by background information and hands-on activities. Kids will learn about life on a cotton plantation, about abolitionists who fought to have slavery made illegal, and about the heroic actions of Canadians who sheltered runaway slaves. Beautifully detailed drawings accompany the text making The Last Safe House a comprehensive, all-in-one resource.

Grades: 3 to 6
Ages: 8 to 12

© 1998
2-color • 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 • 120 pages

Curriculum Connections

Language Arts

Genre, Literature, Understanding

historical fiction

Social Studies

History

American heritage and history

slavery

American civil war

Cultures, Local & Global Community

African Canadian history

Canada

Canadian heritage and history

Reading levels

Fountas & Pinnell

Grade Level

Accelerated Reader

MG 5.2

Paperback

978-1-55074-509-2

Reviews

“This superb text vivifies the stories behind the flight to freedom.”: — Smithsonian Magazine, November 1998
“This fictional story, based on the experiences of many real slaves and their helpers, is filled with drama and pathos and grips the reader from beginning to end. The mix of story, information, and activities for kids brings the past vividly alive. This is a terrific book, ideal for both home and classroom use.”: — Quill & Quire, July 1998
“In short chapters, the story of fictional escaped slave Eliza Jackson and her family unfold, paralleling the effect on and courage of Canadian Johanna Reid and her family, who hide Eliza and her brother Ben until they can safely reunite with their mother. Smoothly sandwiched in are maps, drawings, and factual passages that give background details of the time. The clean, approachable design presents all of these elements in a clear, organized manner and the black-and-white illustrations complement both fictional and historical elements.”: — Kirkus Reviews, November 1998
“A book that is part novel, part history lesson, and part activity guide. Surprisingly, Greenwood succeeds on all counts. Sepia drawings appear on almost every page, giving the book an open look.”: — School Library Journal, January 1999

Awards

2001: Alberta Children’s Choice Rocky Mountain Book Award, shortlist
2001: Red Cedar Book Award, shortlist
2000: Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, shortlist
2000: Our Choice - Starred Selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner
1999: Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, winner
1999: Norma Fleck Award, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, shortlist
1998: Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association, shortlist
1998: Smithsonian’s Notable Books for Children, winner