Blacksmith's Song

Blacksmith's Song
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, Anna Rich
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Paperback
h239 x 266mm - 32pg
27 Dec 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781682634806
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The son of an enslaved blacksmith learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad. When Pa falls ill, it' s up to his son to help others along the journey? and also lead his family to freedom. Pa works hard as a blacksmith. But he' s got another important job to do as well- using his anvil to pound out the traveling rhythm? a message to travelers on the Underground Railroad. His son wants to help, but Pa keeps putting him off. Then one day, Pa falls ill, and the boy has to take over. A little-known piece of history comes to life in Elizabeth Van Steenwyk' s absorbing story, exquisitely illustrated by Anna Rich. Ripe with themes of bravery, community, family, freedom, and hope, this award-winning book is perfect for Black and Civil War-era history units
Elizabeth van Steenwyk was the award-winning author of more than seventy books for young people. After graduating from Knox College, she spent ten years writing for radio and television with a concentration on children' s programming. She died in 2021. Anna Rich says her art career began in kindergarten. She much preferred coloring and drawing to her other class work. She received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, and has illustrated a number of books. She lives in New York.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781682634806
Published: 27 Dec 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Peachtree Publishers
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
Format: Paperback
Height: 239mm
Width: 266mm
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 164g
Pages: 32

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