A Good Night For Freedom

A Good Night For Freedom

BY BARBARA OLENYIK-MORROW, ILLUSTRATED BY LEONARD JENKINS

Brief Description:
Hallie discovers two runaway slaves hiding in Levi Coffin's house and must choose between protecting herself and her family or helping the two strangers she has just met. Ages 6-9.

Holiday House 2004 23 PP. Cloth

$16.95 (low stock)

Lesson in a Book

AGE LEVEL: Ages 7 - 9

FRIENDS TESTIMONIES: Everyone is equal in God’s sight

VALUES AND CONCEPTS being developed by lesson: Following your conscience, doing the “right thing.”

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
(How to bring in testimonies and critical thinking skills)

Who traveled the Underground Railroad and why?
Where was it?
Would you be a conductor?
Why did Katy Coffin call Susan and margaret “guests”?
Why did Hallie tell a lie? Was she wrong to do it?

ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS (several & not necessarily crafts):
For each activity please consider:
~ Values and concepts developed by activity
~ Age level for which activity is appropriate
~ Skills developed
~ Materials needed

Look at the route of the Underground Railroad.
Learn about slavery.
Visit historic sites (if available)
Find out about Levi Coffin.
Who might travel the Underground Railroad in our lifetimes?

SERVICE PROJECT (if applicable):
Work on aid packages for those who are “traveling,” such as the Borders Project if you are in the Southwest.

Form completed by: Sally Farneth, Middletown, attending Pima MM.