The Underground Railroad

School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up-- This unbiased presentation explores slavery in the southern United States during the 17th and 18th centuries and explains the establishment of the abolitionist movement in the North. Cosner traces the growth of the underground railroad from its meager beginnings to becoming a large and effective means of helping fugitive slaves escape. She gives the views of slave holders and abolitionists, and recounts the experiences of the blacks who found the freedom they sought. The writing style lends itself to both research and pleasure reading. The numerous black-and-white photographs, reproductions, and maps are informative, well placed, and of good quality. A worthwhile addition to any collection. --Nancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC