Provides information about the Underground Railroad, a network of people in the U.S. who helped slaves escape to freedom; looks at the activities of some of the people who played significant roles in the fight to free the slaves; and explains the signals used to communicate with runaway slaves.
He is starting to understand how cruel and hateful our world can be, and this book taught him about him about the awful ordeals of african americans of the past. Left an impression on him and led to a few discussions about hatred and ignorance.