"Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad" by Henry Cole follows the story of a young enslaved boy named Little Man. Set in the pre-Civil War South, Little Man dreams of freedom and finds hope in the concept of the Underground Railroad. He discovers a network of allies willing to help him escape to the North. As he journeys through treacherous paths, he faces dangers but also finds courage, friendship, and the unbreakable spirit of those seeking freedom. This poignant tale illuminates the courage and resilience of individuals who sought liberation from slavery, drawing readers into a critical moment in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Turtleback Books .

Pamela Duncan Edwards grew up in the Wirral, but has spent most of her adult life in the USA. She worked as a children's librarian before becoming a writer and is now the bestselling author of over 30 children's books, including for Macmillan: I'M BIG ENOUGH NOW (978-0-333-99049-0) TEDDY BEAR HIDE-AND-SEEK (978-0-230-01442-8) and CATCH THAT KITTEN (978-0-333-96445-3). This is her second collaboration with illustrator, Deborah Allwright. Henry Cole has illustrated more than fifty books for children, including "And Tango Makes Three," "Oink?," and "Little Bo in France. " A former elementary school teacher, he now writes and paints full time.