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Harriet Tubman Audiobook Summary

This quintessential middle grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a foreword written and read by National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds and additional new material. A selection of the Schomburg Center’s Black Liberation Reading List.

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as “an evocative portrait,” and by the Chicago Tribune as “superb.It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 slaves to freedom and who is expected to be the face of the new $20 bill.

Harriet Tubman was born a slave and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything–including her own life–to see that dream come true. After her daring escape, Harriet became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the dangerous journey to freedom.

This award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book, also includes a supplemental PDF with educational back matter such as a timeline, discussion questions, and extension activities.

(c)1955 Ann Petry; copyright renewed 1983 Ann Petry; foreword copyright 2018 Jason Reynolds (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

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Harriet Tubman Audiobook Narrator

Robin Miles is the narrator of Harriet Tubman audiobook that was written by Ann Petry

Ann Petry was the acclaimed author of the adult novel The Street, a groundbreaking literary work about life in Harlem, which sold over a million copies. She also wrote several books for young readers, including Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, the story of the courageous and heroic woman who struggled and fought for her people before and during the Civil War.

About the Author(s) of Harriet Tubman

Ann Petry is the author of Harriet Tubman

Subjects

The publisher of the Harriet Tubman is HarperCollins. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Biography & Autobiography, Historical, Juvenile Nonfiction

Additional info

The publisher of the Harriet Tubman is HarperCollins. The imprint is HarperCollins. It is supplied by HarperCollins. The ISBN-13 is 9780062883988.

Global Availability

This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Elena

March 09, 2022

Seit ich 2020 "The Street" von Ann Petry in die Finger bekam bin ich großer Fan dieser tollen und besonderen Autorin. In ihren Romanen beschäftigt sie sich mit der Frage, was es bedeutet, afroamerikanisch bzw. weiß zu sein sowie mit Rassismus in all seinen verschiedenen Daseinsformen. Mit "Harriet Tubman: Fluchthelferin bei der Underground Railroad. Aus der Sklaverei in die Freiheit" liegt nun erstmals eine von Ann Petry verfasste Biografie in deutscher Übersetzung von Hella Reese vor.Harriet Tubman wurde in der Sklaverei geboren. Vom Beginn ihres Lebens an träumt sie von der Freiheit, doch von der Farm, auf der sie lebt und arbeitet, scheint es kein Entkommen zu geben. Sie erfährt viel Leid durch ihre Sklavenhalter*innen und wird auch immer wieder Zeugin brutalster Übergriffe auf ihre Familienmitglieder. Erst im Erwachsenenalter gelingt ihr die Flucht. Sie nutzt die »Underground Railroad«, eine von etwa 1849 bis zum Ende des Amerikanischen Bürgerkriegs aktive Organisation, die geflüchteten Sklav*innen half, aus den Südstaaten in die Nordstaaten der USA oder nach Kanada zu gelangen. Doch mit ihrer eigenen Flucht gab sich Harriet Tubman nicht zufrieden: Sie schloss sich der Organisation an und zeigte mehr als 70 Sklav*innen den Weg in die Freiheit. Später, im Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg, arbeitete sie als Kundschafterin für die Nordstaaten und in ihren nachfolgenden Lebensjahren engagierte sie sich in der Frauenbewegung.Ann Petry gelingt es in ihrem Buch, Harriet Tubman vor dem inneren Auge der Lesenden wieder auferstehen zu lassen. Mit größter (An-)Spannung habe ich den Lebensweg dieser bedeutenden Persönlichkeit verfolgt und war ergriffen von ihrem Mut und ihrer selbstlosen Courage. Ich bin sehr froh darüber, dass Ann Petry das Leben von Harriet Tubman auf Papier festgehalten hat und so uns allen zugänglich macht. Die Biografie wurde zwar nicht ganz exakt mit Quellenangaben belegt, trotzdem denke ich, dass sie sich vor allem für den Englischunterricht in der Mittel- oder Oberstufe sehr gut eignen würde - gegen das Vergessen und für das Erinnern, vor allem an eine so inspirierende Frauenfigur. Außerdem wurde die Biografie sehr gekonnt in den historischen Kontext eingebunden: Am Ende eines jeden Kapitels finden sich wichtige Daten und Fakten, außerdem gibt es im Anhang ein Glossar zu Begrifflichkeiten und Persönlichkeiten.Zum Schluss möchte ich noch anmerken, wie gelungen ich die Übersetzung von Hella Reese fand. Sie geht höchst sensibel mit den sprachlichen Feinheiten der Biografie um, ordnet historische Ungenauigkeiten ein und behält den Stil der Autorin sehr gut bei. So konnte ich mich ganz auf das Buch einlassen - eine große Empfehlung meinerseits!

Terrie

March 09, 2018

This book was originally published in 1955 but has been updated with a forward by Jason Reynolds and fabulous cover art by Caldecott honor award and NAACP Image Award winner Kadir Nelson. Petry wrote this book from conversations she personally had with Harriet Tubman, however there appears to be some descriptions and narrative that are not actually factual. I did appreciate the chronological facts and quotes at the end of each chapter that helped put everything in context to give a more detailed history. It is an interesting and very readable biography. Harriet’s dream of freedom is documented through her life of slavery in Maryland and the abuse she witnessed and experienced. Reading about her marriage to a free man who didn’t support her desire to flee, her courageous act as a child that caused health problems throughout her life, and how she developed other skills that led to her incredible legacy are remarkable. It was enlightening to get this more in-depth picture of her life. I highly recommend this book to Middle Schoolers all the way up to adults.

Lynn

September 10, 2019

A stirring biography of Harriet Tubman for readers 10 and up. Contains many details of her life, especially right up through the civil war. There were many that I wasn’t aware of and found interesting. Good book.

Sharon

August 27, 2019

I only knew the barest outlines of Harriet Tubman's life before I read this book. Now I feel like I've met her. The focus is on her work with the Underground Railroad, as indicated by the title, and her work for the Union Army during the Civil War is glossed over, by comparison. I would have liked to learn more about those exploits, but that's a story that would probably fill another book. This is a riveting tale of a true American hero, and author Ann Petry tells it well. I especially like the way she framed each chapter with events taking place in Congress and elsewhere that place Tubman's story on the stage of American history.

Ruth

March 05, 2020

The Podlings, who had only ever read a few sentences in history books about Harriet Tubman, were shocked by the details of her life and how little help or recognition she received toward the end of her lifetime. This is a solid kid-level starting place for those of you seeking one.

Joseph

August 27, 2020

Ann Petry's, "Harriet Tubman, Conductor of The Underground Railroad," is written in simple prose. In fact, it was originally written for children. But, don't let the simplicity of the style fool you. This novel, about this extraordinary, courageous woman, is quite powerful and educational and important.Ms. Tubman helped free over 300 slaves from Maryland plantations during the 1850's, traveling mostly at night, silently drudging through forests, wading rivers, and stopping at safe houses set up to shelter and feed the runaways on their way to freedom in Delaware, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, and eventually Canada when the Courts in the United States and the government passed "The Fugitive Slave Law" which made it a crime, even in the free states, to help and hide escaped slaves. The Safe Houses, were run by Quakers, free slaves, and white men and women of conscience who understood that slavery was wrong and sacrilegious. During the Civil War Ms. Tubman served as a scout, a nurse, and gave speeches on the subject of slavery, and after the war fought for the right of women to vote. She was never able to read and write, as a slave the plantation owners did not want their free labor educated. It could only cause problems, which makes Ms. Tubman's accomplishment the more remarkable.In our current time of social unrest, with movements like Black Lives Matter and the ME TOO movement, it is important to remember the sacrifices made by such individuals because without their courage and foresight such movements might not exist. Social Justice in America has been a slow process, but if things seem bad now, they were a million times worse back two hundred years ago when Ms. Tubman's was born, property of a plantation owner. Knowing one's history is very important, and Ann Petry's book is a guide and an education and shines a light on a part of American history that is quite ugly and that children and adults would benefit greatly from knowing as much as possible about.

Alina

March 28, 2022

Harriet Tubman has become one of my favourite women from history. I’m impressed by her strength, courage and determination to free over 300 enslaved African Americans from her home state of Maryland and bring them to safely to the North. She took many risks and never lost faith in God and herself.I recommend this book because it’s immersive, poetic and it also daws a clear picture of the historical context in which Harriet lived. “Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad” by Ann Petry is a book I won’t forget anytime soon.

Thiana

January 03, 2013

i thought it was boring at first but when i kept reading the book i kept getting into it and i finished the book in 22 days because i read chapter by chapter each day so i recommend this book for every one to read but when i finished the book i ended up reading it for class with my teacher and we will write summaries of the book and now i and writing about every part of the story i hope you guys like it and love it because sure enough did have a great day and enjoy yourself

Myla

April 16, 2008

Great book. I had no idea she did so much. It is from the junior section, so there wasn't the gore of slavery, just the explanation of the horrible wrong it is. It talked very simply about what she went through, but the vocabulary was still pretty advanced (I learned some words). I really appreciated the picture she painted.

Brian

January 23, 2011

Just read Harriet Tubman ~ Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. We've all heard the stories, but WOW, what a woman - she is truly a Founding Mother of our Nation; the influence she had on policy makers, abolitionists, and our Nation's struggle with Civil Rights is unfathomable.

T

December 28, 2019

I am amazed that Harriet Tubman lived into the 20th century for some reason I had thought she died shortly after the civil war.

Sharon Becker

October 10, 2020

Book reviewWhat an awesome courageous woman's could all learn from. Factual history well written. I feel honored & humbled to have a been able to read this.

Sonia

February 20, 2019

must read

Libby

March 02, 2017

The story of Harriet Tubman is inspirational! Her compassion for others was astounding.

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