Dear Austin: Letters from the Underground Railroad [NOOK Book]

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Now in paperback! In this companion novel to Dear Levi, told in letters,11-year-old Levi helps a young African American in a harrowing flight for freedom along the Underground Railroad.


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In 1853, in letters to his older brother, eleven-year-old Levi describes his adventures in the Pennsylvania countryside with his black friend Jupiter and his experiences with the Underground Railroad.

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Overview

Now in paperback! In this companion novel to Dear Levi, told in letters,11-year-old Levi helps a young African American in a harrowing flight for freedom along the Underground Railroad.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

In 1853, in letters to his older brother, eleven-year-old Levi describes his adventures in the Pennsylvania countryside with his black friend Jupiter and his experiences with the Underground Railroad.

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In this fast moving sequel to Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail, eleven year old Levi now writes letters to his claim-settling brother about his trials and adventures at home in Pennsylvania. At first. the letters humorously recount mishaps at dreaded dancing lessons and pranks of the Daredevil Club, with his friends Possum and escaped slave Jupiter. But, this is 1853, and soon Levi and Jupiter risk their lives and become involved with the Underground Railroad, after Jupiter's sister, Darcy is kidnapped by slave-catchers. The author resists a happy, pat ending, but the more realistic ending is all the more powerful because of its poignancy. The large print, letter format and fast action make this historical novel appropriate for readers just beginning to read or listen to chapter books. Some of the dialect, especially that of the African-American characters seems rather overdone.
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Gr 3-6-Set in 1853, this sequel to Dear Levi (Knopf, 1994) consists of letters written by 11-year-old Levi Ives to his older brother Austin. Remaining with his guardian, Miss Amelia, until he is able to join Austin on the family claim in Oregon, Levi describes his escapades in the Pennsylvania countryside with his friend, Jupiter, the son of a former slave. When Jupiter's sister is captured by slave traders, the two boys undertake a dangerous journey south to try and free her. While hiding in the woods, they meet Harriet Tubman, and Levi realizes that Miss Amelia and some of his neighbors are part of the Underground Railroad. Rich in adventure, mystery, and suspense, the succinctly written narrative depicts Levi's struggle to understand the prejudicial attitudes of others. The boy's life of freedom is beautifully juxtaposed against Jupiter's life and his constant fear of capture. The plot advances through Levi's letters, which also speak about his feelings for his guardian, his friends, and his brother. Each character is an individual whose actions are believable in the context of the story. This carefully researched and vividly imagined novel presents the emotional and gripping tale of one boy's confrontation with the issue of slavery and its significance in American history.-Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NY

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780307555533
  • Publisher: Random House Children's Books
  • Publication date: 12/24/2008
  • Sold by: Random House
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 144
  • Sales rank: 128,823
  • File size: 3 MB
  • Items ship to U.S, APO/FPO and U.S. Protectorate addresses.

Meet the Author

Elvira Woodruff is the author of more than a dozen picture books and novels for young readers.


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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 25, 2012

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    Who is darcy i was reading reviews not the book i was forced to give it a two star the review didnt help me atol

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    Posted January 11, 2011

    great

    darcy gets stolen

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