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lilmegmegslibrary's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Physical abuse, Death, Slavery, and Racial slurs
stopaskingking's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This book is an age appropriate way to introduce enslavement to younger children. However, I do think the author being white is part of why the book lacks nuance. There is no mention of Black people who were integral to the Underground Railway and this feels like a large omission.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery
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