Submitted by Tahira on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 4:51pm.
Henry's Freedom Box (a true story from the Underground Railroad) by Ellen Levine
Henry's Freedom Box tells the amazing story of one of the most famous slaves to travel on the Underground Railroad. Henry "Box" Brown got his name because he traveled to freedom in mail crate. Ellen Levine's short poetic sentences tell the story with clarity and awe. While Kadir Nelson's use of water and oil color illustrations lends a photographic air of realism to the text. An excellent read for young readers.
