Book 8 of 24
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64 Pages; Hardcover; Dust Jacket; Library Binding
Story Description
The Value of Helping is the eighth story in the New ValueTales series of illustrated books for children. This inspiring story tells the story of a young black slave named Harriet Tubman. As a young girl Harriet would question those older than her as to why she could not be free from slavery and live the life she wanted. She often talked of being free from slavery but the other slaves did not want to talk about freedom, for fear, they would be punished by their owners. Harriett would dream of freedom but since she had no one to talk to about her dreams, through her own best thoughts, shown through and imaginary character of a bright star named Twinkle she was able to keep her dream of freedom alive.
In an act of bravery one night she decided to escape to the North with two of her brothers. Her brothers became afraid and turned back, but with the help of Twinkle Harriet was able to reach the North and gain her freedom.
She then made her purpose in life to help other slaves in the South use the Underground Railroad to gain freedom for themselves. Due to Harriet’s willingness to help others in spite of the danger that she faced from law enforcement, countless slaves were able to gain freedom. Children will be eager to return to the story over and over again, and parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends will find this story is a wonderful way to help children develop a strong sense of the power of helping in their lives.
Cast of Characters:
Main Character: Harriet Tubman, a real life conductor on the Underground Railroad who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Imaginary Character: A bright star, named Twinkle.
Supporting Characters: William Still, a black man who lived in Philadelphia, he kept records of all the escaped slaves and helped keep the Underground Railroad in operation. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, commander of the first regiment of Negro soldiers in the Civil War.
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