Danger on the Railroad

American Adventure #21

by Susan Martins Miller

History comes alive for eight-to-twelve year olds in this close-up, fun-to-read, multi-generational story of a fictional family spanning three centuries of actual historical events. God's hand is seen at work in people's lives and in the events that shaped our nation.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Childrens, Christian, School

144 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Daniel Gaul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another interesting look at the abolitionist movement, this time just before the Civil War occurs

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historical figures in this book are Levi & Katherine Coffin, who helped organize & run the Underground Railroad.

This story tells about Christina (Tina) Fisk, who is the oldest child in her family. Her younger brother, Charles, likes railroads & walking along them. Tina doesn't think it's safe. Tina likes the Ohio River because of it's peacefulness, but Charles says that it will never compete with the railroad because of it's power & speed. Also, with the railroad you can go anywhere! Tina thinks the south is pretty because of the magnolia trees, but Charles doesn't think that slavery is beautiful. Their Uncle Tim wants to move to Kansas so he can vote against slavery there, but Aunt Dot doesn't want to move. Tina & Charles' father, Dr. Kevin Fisk, was also opposed to slavery. Charles stood in the middle of the tracks while a train came toward him! He managed to get off the tracks, but fell as the train came upon them!