Overground Railroad
No. of pages 32
Published: 2022
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Overground Railroad by Lesa Cline-Ransome tells the story of a young girl named Tilly who dreams of a better life during the Great Migration, when African Americans moved from the rural South to the urban North in search of freedom and opportunity. As Tilly's family boards the train heading to a new life, readers are taken on a journey through the hopes, fears, and challenges they face along the way. The narrative captures the spirit of resilience and determination while highlighting the importance of family and community, vividly illustrating the struggles and aspirations of those seeking a brighter future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Holiday House Inc .
Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers, including Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams ; My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey ; and Before She Was Harriet . She is also the author of the novel Finding Langston , which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award and five starred reviews . She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Learn more at LesaClineRansome. com