The Story of Harriet Tubman, Conductor of the Underground Railroad (Dell Yearling Biography)

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Summary: A Remarkable Woman...
Review: Harriet Tubman is my hero. There will never be enough said about this remarkable woman. Her life should be an inspiration to many.

She suffered abuse as a slave, deprivation and handicap. Unable to read or write she became the Moses of her people, leading over 300 black slaves to freedom. Her contribution didn't stop there, however. She lectured about the evils of slavery and taught many. She served in the Civil War as a nurse, a scout, and a spy. She founded a home for poor, sick, and needy black citizens.

The Story of Harriet Tubman, Conductor of the Underground Railroad is an excellent book. I rate it Five Stars for readability, content, historical value, character training, biography, attention to historic detail, portrayal of an American woman, and truth.

There are other books about Harriet Tubman, and one day I may read and love them all, but this book was the right book at the right time for the kids that I am presently working with. This is a book that could challenge YOU to do and be YOUR best.

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Summary: Lala'z Book Review
Review: I thought that The Story of Harriet Tubman by Kate McMullan was a really good book. It made me realize how hard she worked for her freedom and how she helped many other slaves become free. I've heard about her story but I never knew what kinds of things she went through.
It made me realize how lucky I am to be in a "free land". In all I really liked the book. The story had a lot of action in it and each chapter unraveled another adventure. Like how she knew the swamps by heart and how she was a part of the Civil War. It was a really good book and it tells you a little bit more about Harriet Tubman and her family. I would recommend this book to people who like non-fiction action and adventure.

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Summary: THE STORY OF HARRIET TUBMAN
Review: This book is my introduction of Black History Month to my fifth grade students. We read this book aloud and discuss it in detail. It tells the story of Harriet Tubman, a great, courageous black woman who was instrumental as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. The story begins with Harriet at age six and tells of the beatings and hardships she endured throughout her life. My students love this book because it is poignant, funny, and exciting. Harriet's life reads like a James Bond novel. She was a commander and a spy for the Northern army. She was a conductor of the Underground Railroad. She risked her life repeatedly to free her people and family from the bonds of slavery. Most of my students have never heard of Harriet Tubman and after reading this book have come to admire this wonderful black woman.