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imperfectcj's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Told through her journal entries is the story of young Eliza, separated from her mother, who was sold away by the man who owned them both. As she embarks on a dangerous journey of her own, Eliza keeps both her memory of her mother and her hope for the future alive by remembering and sharing stories that her mother used to tell her. Eliza's mother is vivid even in her absence thanks to to stories Eliza tells.
mldavisreads's review
5.0
I thought this was a great book to introduce the Underground Railroad to a younger audience. I can see this being read aloud to a fourth or fifth grade class as they study this period in history. Some reviewers have noted that there were few problems on such a treacherous journey. I appreciated this in regards to the intended audience-- it is enough for the main character to have the fear of being sold or beaten without having to experience it firsthand.
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