Freedom River

Wait, wait. Listen, listen, Run, run. One thousand feet across the Ohio River lay Ripley, Ohio. And freedom. Before the Civil War, Kentucky was a slave state, while Ohio remained free. Time & time again, John Parker, an ex-slave who had bought his own freedom, safely led Kentucky slaves across a thin stretch of river to their freedom. These dangerous journeys demanded a tremendous amount of courage, careful planning, & faith. This beautifully illustrated book is based on a true story of one man¿s determination to help an African American family escape from slavery along the legendary Underground Railroad. Illustrations.Rappaport, Doreen is the author of 'Freedom River', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422367001 and ISBN 1422367002.