- Hardcover: 168 pages
- Publisher: FSG Kids (Oct 18 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0374372438
- ISBN-13: 978-0374372439
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.6 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,313,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Ferris manages to strike a good balance between history and her imagination. Her prose is vivid, the characters strong, the narrative well constructed, and readers who are interested in further historical research will be rewarded with a satisfying real-life coda to the story."—The New York Times Book Review
"What a great historical read!" —Winston-Salem Journal
"Careful groundwork sets up both a love story and a daring adventure, which dramatically collide in a well-executed climax." —Publishers Weekly
"Ferris weaves interesting details about the daily life of slaves into her fastpaced story. Historical information about the Underground Railroad is also seamlessly included in this suspenseful page-turner, as is an overall sense of respect for the cave itself." —Bookpage
"This fast-paced historical novel offers readers an engrossing story and a unique perspective on a familiar subject."—Kirkus Reviews
"Students interested in the Underground Railroad...will appreciate this evocative read."—School Library Journal
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In 1839, visitors from miles around come to Kentucky to tour Mammoth Cave. But sixteen-year-old Charlotte, the maid at Mammoth Cave Hotel, doesn't understand its appeal. As a slave, she is already trapped, and she doesn't see the point in risking being trapped underground as well. Still, she's curious when Stephen Bishop, another slave who is the cave's expert guide and chief explorer, makes some big discoveries underground, and she's interested in Stephen himself, with his quick mind and kind ways. Then Charlotte makes a discovery of her own: runaway slaves sometimes come to the hotel seeking refuge. As she helps them, she wonders if she should run away. Stephen, on the other hand, feels that he belongs with the cave and that he is free enough when he is underground. When an opportunity presents itself, Charlotte must decide whether she should stay with Stephen or risk everything for her own chance at freedom.
In this compelling novel, two young people explore what sorts of freedom they can find, even as slaves.
In this compelling novel, two young people explore what sorts of freedom they can find, even as slaves.
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Underground is above ground, July 9 2008
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Underground (Hardcover)
This novel is based on real slaves, Charlotte Brown and Stephen Bishop, in 1839. It is narrated in first person by sixteen year old Charlotte. She is sold north to Kentucky where she becomes a maid at Mammoth Cave motel. She falls in love with the other slave tour guide there(innocent romance), and becomes involved with the Underground Railroad.
I appreciated that, unlike what I have heard of some of the author's other novels, it did not contain any questionable or sketchy material. I am not the most picky person when it comes to movies or books, but I do prefer it when an author doesn't contanimate a good book with garbage, in which I have to stumble through.
The end also has an excellent author's note on her historical accuracy.
All in all, I would highly recommend Underground to anyone, especially another teenager interested in the Underground Railroad. It was an excellent blend of dialogue, vivid picture of civil war era slaves' lives and helping others despite your fear (courage and bravery),and romance without going off the deep end.
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