Harriet Tubman and the Freedom Train

by Sharon Shavers Gayle

Discover the inspiring true story of Harriet Tubman in this Level 3 Ready-to-Read storybook.

Harriet Tubman was born a slave. But she always knew that someday she would be free. After realizing her dream, Harriet decided she had to help others find freedom, too. So she became a guide on the Underground Railroad. Little did this courageous woman know just how many people she would help.

Genres: Biography

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Jenese Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great because although I have learned about Harriet Tubman many times before, this book contained some information I didn't know like Harriet's nickname being Minty which was given to her when she was born. This boy is very informational and the illustrations are eye catching.

[Jamie]

Harriet Tubman was born Araminta or Minty for short. Minty was born a slave. She grew up working as a slave. At a young age Minty was beaten so bad that it caused her to go into a short coma. After waking up she realized she wanted to help her people. Minty married a free black man, however she still was not free. She had to get out. She had to become free. Minty discovered the underground rail roads and she was heading north. Minty then changed her name to Harriet. Harriet helped hundreds of slaves become free.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Minty, born into slavery, has gone all her life as a slave and is tired of being treated badly. Experience her life and her fight to freedom. Experience how hard she worked for her and many other slaves, including her family, to know freedom, and how she acquired the name Harriet Tubman. This book is an easy read that can used for a history lesson about slavery and African American history.

[Najae · Rating 2 out of 5]

wellim doing really well on the book but my camp changes books every week
never finished the book unh unh unh...

[Relyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Classroom Connection
This is a high interest book for my Biography unit of study.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love that I can learn new info from children's books!

[Katie Kleeberger]

Informative book about Harriet Tubman’s life from early years to her death and what accomplishments she had done during her life.

[David]

This book is about Harriet Tubman and how she freed black people. She was raised a slave and beaten because of her rebellious attitude. She married John Tubman who was a free black man but was mean to her and she wanted to escape so she took the underground railroad to Pennsylvania. She was able to take care of herself but she decided to go back and lead many people up North to escape to. When she died, she was given a military funeral. She was an amazing woman.