Harriet Tubman, Janet Benge
Harriet Tubman, Janet Benge
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Harriet Tubman
Freedombound

Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

Narrator: Rebecca Gallagher

Unabridged: 4 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/17/2023


Synopsis

The pounding of horses' hooves shattered the night's silence. Harriet froze in the shadow of a tree and peered out into the darkness. She barely dared to breathe as three slave catchers came to a halt only a few feet from her hiding place. Had she escaped from danger so many times only to lose her hope of freedom now?

At age six the sharp bite of a whip taught Harriet Tubman what it meant to be a slave. The other slaves scoffed when Harriet resolved to escape north someday. Little did they know that this girl would one day lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Even huge rewards for her capture -- dead or alive -- did not stop Harriet from risking her life again and again in the fight for liberty as the nation spiraled into the Civil War. Whether running from slave hunters, advising generals, or improving condition in war hospitals, remarkable Harriet Tubman would not be satisfied until every person could experience true freedom.

About The Author

Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Abby on July 20, 2021

It was good but I wanted more. I feel like this barely scratched the surface of her life and all she did.......more

Goodreads review by Moonkiszt on September 13, 2022

Featured in a grandma reads session. Harriet Tubman is one of my favorite heroes. . .before my group is all grown and gone, I will make sure to get my favorite heroes in their sweet heads, hearts and databanks for the future. Harriet is an example of relentless resilience, never-quitingness, to-the-d......more

Goodreads review by Liz on July 03, 2021

This book manages to portray a chapter in her life, while also telling the broader story of her life. Really enjoyable and really necessary graphic novel.......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on May 05, 2021

Biographies on the life of Harriet Tubman abound and middle grade versions in graphic novel format are available as well, however, this Taylor/Lee work focuses on Harriet’s rescue of her brothers from their life of slavery. The dialogue also reveals her deep faith in God and in His calling on her li......more

Goodreads review by James on April 20, 2022

This comics biography of Harriet Tubman is carefully constructed, with well-illustrated vignettes from the abolitionist's life and a suitably serious tone. It offers a solid introduction to her life and work, but its treatment of its subject feels superficial. Tubman's devotion to family and freedom......more