Reviews

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry

catherineelkhattabystrauch's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this. I won it in a giveaway and am so glad it made its way to me. Yes, there are parts that are historical fiction - obviously we don’t know precisely what Harriet or the people around her thought, but the message of the book is strong, and I think anyone who reads it can come away inspired - I know I did. I’m a teacher, and I’m excited to bring this book to school to let students get to know Harriet Tubman more deeply than we learn in school.

audrarussellwrites's review against another edition

4.0

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been obsessed with Harriet Tubman. I remember the first book I read about her as a little girl. I remember how in awe I was over Harriet's braveness. I also remember that the book was too short. I wish I had known about this book then because I surely would have read it.

I do think that this book should be classified as historical fiction, though. Yes, it is based on Harriet's life, but it is told as a story and the author has included what she no doubt thought were Harriet's feelings, which no person could know except Harriet herself.

However, if you want to get a small feel for what it was like to be Harriet, or to be a slave, or daring the perils of the Underground Railroad to freedom, you should read this book.

izzysz's review against another edition

5.0

The book gave a great view into the life of Harriet Tubman. I was easily accessible, even when you nothing about it beforehand (like myself). Harriet Tubman was such an incredible person and I think the book gives a great account on that. The passages that were added at the end of chapters to give some background information about laws and people was very helpful and informative. I will purchase a phyiscal copy of this book for myself in the future for I plan to reread this many times.