Q: What is Follow the Drinking Gourd about?

Illus. in full color. \\\"Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format.\\\"--(starred) Booklist.

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What is Follow the Drinking Gourd about?

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Illus. in full color. \"Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format.\"--(starred) Booklist.

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What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Follow the Drinking Gourd?

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

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Where can I read a sample of Follow the Drinking Gourd?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679819974

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Follow the Drinking Gourd?

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Jeanette Winter

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Who is the Publisher of the book Follow the Drinking Gourd?

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Random House Children's Books

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Follow the Drinking Gourd is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679819974) and altformat(ISBN 9780394896946) and altformat(ISBN 9780394996943)

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