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"Narrator Robin Miles brings Molly Bang's version of this traditional southern folktale to life...Background harmonic and steel guitar music add authenticity and a down-home feeling to the nicely paced tale." - Booklist

The memorable and courageous story of nine teenagers in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957 who helped "crack the wall" of segregation is clearly presented in this inspiring story.

"Children's eyes will grow wide as they listen to this true story of how Allen Jay helped a passenger on the Underground Railway escape from slavery in 1842. Light sound effects-the crackle of dry leaves, horse hooves falling on a road-further enhance this powerful drama."-AudioFile 2007

Formats available:

eReadalong available at Lerner Publishing
1 Paperback/1 CD
Audio CD

Tommy Fuller accidentally discovers that his family's house is a stop on the Underground Railroad when he finds a family of runaway slaves hiding in the barn. Now that he knows, can Tommy be trusted to help his father transport the slaves in the hay wagon to the next safe haven?

"Brian Amador's narration and Spanish intonations add authenticity to the tale and bring the setting and the characters to life. ....Listeners will be drawn into the story."-School Library Journal