Blacksmith's song
"The son of a blacksmith and slave learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad"--
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Atlanta :
Peachtree Publishers,
[2018]
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| Summary: | "The son of a blacksmith and slave learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 30 pages (unnumbered) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781561455805 1561455806 |
| Author Notes: | Pa works hard as a blacksmith. But he's got another important job to do as well- using his anvil to pound out the traveling rhythm?a message to travelers on the Underground Railroad. His son wants to help, but Pa keeps putting him off. Then one day, Pa falls ill, and the boy has to take over. A little-known piece of history comes to life in Elizabeth Van Steenwyk's absorbing story, exquisitely illustrated by Anna Rich. Ripe with themes of bravery, community, family, freedom, and hope, this award-winning book is perfect for Black and Civil War-era history units |
