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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
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.
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.
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.
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.