Summary (from Goodreads):
The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the Underground Railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party—or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?
My Review:
I thought this story was a good high-level introduction to the Underground Railroad for beginning readers. The main character, Tommy, is a mischievous boy who is generally relatable for kids. Students from non-Christian backgrounds may need additional explanation about the church service setting, and readers may require previous instruction on the meaning of slavery, but this would be a good addition to a leveled text set about the Underground Railroad and antebellum South.
