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The seductive allure of freedom and its perils are described vividly in fifteen powerful free verse poems that mark various paths away from slavery through the Underground Railroad. Not only does the author describe the brutality of being whipped in "Never Again": "he got us hanging like hogs or fresh beef beating us" (unpaged), but she also points out the uncertainty about who to trust faced by those trying to find their way to freedom in "Look for the Broken Branch," and the mingled joy and re
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This collection of poetry about slaves seeking freedom are emotionally stirring. Could be used with upper elementary on up to even High School.
Powerful, brutal, and explicit-- this book of poetry about the underground railroad isn't appropriate for young children. Perhaps a HS collection?
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Nov 12, 2011
John
marked it as to-read
Mar 09, 2012
Nancy
marked it as to-read
