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jcpdiesel21's review
5.0
It's a damn shame that 3+ years after the announcement by the U.S. Treasury was made, Tubman has not yet achieved her rightful place on the $20 bill. Tubman is a true, inspiring American hero.
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
Some powerful sentences in this book to talk about. I wish there had been actual source quote information in the endnotes.
laura_mcloughlin's review
4.0
I like these books. They are excellent introduction to some truly extraordinary people. It is a wide range of people - there are men, women, entertainers, scientists, civil rights leaders, etc. I get the idea behind having the subject look like a kid throughout the whole story but it does make it difficult to figure out a timeline.
calistareads's review
4.0
This is a wonderful biography of this woman who I can only think was touched by God. She was hit on the head by a slave owner in a store with some heavy rock and since then she got visions that helped her navigate around slavers and that kept her safe. This book leaves it out, but I went to the Harriet Tubman Museum in MD and she was incredible. She would have a little fit or blank out and get information about people around her and how to go to escape those slave catchers around her. She made many trips back into the heart of the south and she could get out. She never lost a person.
I enjoy these biographies of Brad’s. They are fun for kids and they make you curious about the person’s life. Harriet was truly exceptional and selfless.
The nephew thought this a good story. He couldn’t believe how mean people were. He didn’t like the adults telling Harriet to do those horrible things in slavery. He thought Harriet was cool. The niece wanted to read this too, so they both gave this 4 stars.
I enjoy these biographies of Brad’s. They are fun for kids and they make you curious about the person’s life. Harriet was truly exceptional and selfless.
The nephew thought this a good story. He couldn’t believe how mean people were. He didn’t like the adults telling Harriet to do those horrible things in slavery. He thought Harriet was cool. The niece wanted to read this too, so they both gave this 4 stars.
ajonas17's review
5.0
I am Harriet Tubman tells the story of the life and work of Harriet Tubman. As an African-American woman, she faced all kinds of adversity, beginning when she was a child and was sold as a slave. Her life began to turn around when she decided to go against the people who aimed to oppress her and began working with the underground railroad to help other slaves get to freedom as she had done. This book is perfect when talking about civil rights, how African-Americans were treated as slaves, and why it is important to treat other people as equals. Like the other books written in this series, the words are easy to understand and the timeline is clear from start to finish, which makes them easy to remember also!
coralriverawrites's review
5.0
Dark and poignant history, but an ugly truth that needs to be told, especially during these times. Once again, Meltzer knocks it out of the park. I can't wait to share these with my daughter when she is better able to understand. For now, I'm more than content in reading this series for myself. Way to go, Brad.
steamy_earl_of_grey's review
4.0
Harriet Tubman is an American figure that most know as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But what was she thinking about on her long treks to freedom? Was she scared of being caught? Did she contemplate the sounds of the rivers she crossed?
Brad Meltzer has once again taken a historical figure and made them accessible by having them set into situations that today's young will identify with. Each volume in the series teaches us about a historical figure as well as words of wisdom.
Brad Meltzer has once again taken a historical figure and made them accessible by having them set into situations that today's young will identify with. Each volume in the series teaches us about a historical figure as well as words of wisdom.