Underground Man

by Milton Meltzer

Book Overview

In this classic novel, Josh, a teenage logger on the Ohio River, discovers his life's true mission as an abolitionist after his first encounter with a runaway slave.

Josh first attempts to spread the abolitionist message by lecturing in remote towns about the evils of slavery--but his views often ignite strong disapproval. Frustrated, he makes a more daring choice and becomes an agent of the Underground Railroad. After dozens of successful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 015205524X
• ISBN13: 9780152055240
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7