| Canadian Flyer Adventures: Hurry, Freedom by Freida Wishinsky |
HURRY, FREEDOM by Freida Wishinsky
Illustrated by: Dean Griffiths
Release Date: 3/4/08
Publisher: Maple Tree Press
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Jaglvr
Emily Bing and Matt Martinez find an old Canadian Flyer sled in
the tower of Emily’s house. There is a note from Emily’s Great
Aunt instructing them to fly to great adventures. Pulling out the
sled, there is an inscription on the front on how to operate the
sled. In an old dresser is an array of unique objects. Each one
will lead to its own adventure.
HURRY, FREEDOM gives the children a first-hand account of the
Underground Railroad. Matt wants to take a train ride, and when
they find a feather in the dresser with a note attached saying
Underground Railroad, of course children will assume it’s a train
ride. So after reading the magic inscription on the sled, they’re
off.
Emily and Matt find themselves in upstate New York in 1958, in a
doorless basement room. Matt figures out the secret exit, and
soon, they are outside the building meeting Dr. Ross and his
hidden group of runaway slaves.
Emily and Matt spend a fearful night trying to get the slaves
Sarah, Lucy, Elijah, and Sam across the border into Canada.
Slave catchers and barking dogs are on their tail and hinder
their attempt to cross a bridge into Canada. Alternative plans
have to be followed, which are more dangerous than crossing
the bridge.
HURRY, FREEDOM is the 7th book in the CANADIAN FLYERS
ADVENTURES series by Frieda Wishinsky. HURRY, FREEDOM
was highly educational for young readers. The book is
appropriate for anyone that is able to read easy chapter books.
For fans of the MAGIC TREEHOUSE series, this one is just as
entertaining. An added twist is that the two main characters are
from Canada. HURRY, FREEDOM was a fast-paced story that
draws the reader into the fear and tension that existed during the
era of slaves and their quest for freedom.
Illustrated by: Dean Griffiths
Release Date: 3/4/08
Publisher: Maple Tree Press
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Jaglvr
Emily Bing and Matt Martinez find an old Canadian Flyer sled in
the tower of Emily’s house. There is a note from Emily’s Great
Aunt instructing them to fly to great adventures. Pulling out the
sled, there is an inscription on the front on how to operate the
sled. In an old dresser is an array of unique objects. Each one
will lead to its own adventure.
HURRY, FREEDOM gives the children a first-hand account of the
Underground Railroad. Matt wants to take a train ride, and when
they find a feather in the dresser with a note attached saying
Underground Railroad, of course children will assume it’s a train
ride. So after reading the magic inscription on the sled, they’re
off.
Emily and Matt find themselves in upstate New York in 1958, in a
doorless basement room. Matt figures out the secret exit, and
soon, they are outside the building meeting Dr. Ross and his
hidden group of runaway slaves.
Emily and Matt spend a fearful night trying to get the slaves
Sarah, Lucy, Elijah, and Sam across the border into Canada.
Slave catchers and barking dogs are on their tail and hinder
their attempt to cross a bridge into Canada. Alternative plans
have to be followed, which are more dangerous than crossing
the bridge.
HURRY, FREEDOM is the 7th book in the CANADIAN FLYERS
ADVENTURES series by Frieda Wishinsky. HURRY, FREEDOM
was highly educational for young readers. The book is
appropriate for anyone that is able to read easy chapter books.
For fans of the MAGIC TREEHOUSE series, this one is just as
entertaining. An added twist is that the two main characters are
from Canada. HURRY, FREEDOM was a fast-paced story that
draws the reader into the fear and tension that existed during the
era of slaves and their quest for freedom.