The book has made christy is a classic for all readers. Ann is nine when the story opens and devoted to her eleven year old brother, jesse. I could not put it down and felt so many emotions while reading it. Reviews of good books and bookrelated fun, plus food and cooking. Filled with symbolism, choking butterflies is a descriptive chronicle of a decaying humanity and those who passively watch. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps. Judith redline coopey for ann and jesse redfield, quaker brother and sister, their hatred of slavery is as hard as pennsylvania limestone. Isbn 9780978924744 9780978924744 softcover, indi best, indi publishing. Jesse is a conductor on the underground railroad, and ann follows him there as well.
Pdf the kissing game by marie harte download in pdf or epub online. Books about underground railroad what should i read next. There is not a single copy in our entire state library system, and most bookstores dont carry it. A novel of the underground railroad 9780978924744 by coopey, judith redline and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Judith redline coopeys novel, redfield farm, seems to accomplish its gift of credibility through the authors homespun. Reviewed in the united states on november 16, 2019. Caught between two vastly different generations, her mother vacillates between denial and the horror of what her daughter really is. Quakers are nonviolent yet the actions of the two main characters will go to any lengths to help fugitive slaves escape.
The questions, discussion topics, and suggestions for further reading that follow are designed to enhance your groups discussion of the underground railroad, a triumph of a novel by colson whitehead. The book anchoring the discussion is the novel redfield farm by historian and author judith redline coopey, who tells the story of a. This book brings a deep understanding of the details of the underground railroad in a tale of a life welllived. Even thou its fiction i still felt like it was real events and people. This is a well written and easy to read novel set in the time of slavery and the underground railroad. Judith redline coopey festival of books in the alleghenies. A novel of the underground railroad judith redline coopey i love. For ann and jesse redfield, quaker brother and sister, their hatred. The story is told by ann redfield, a quaker woman who grew up on a farm near dunning creek with her brothers and sisters. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. A novel of the underground railroad coopey, judith redline on. Quakers are nonviolent yet the actions of the two main characters will go to any. A novel of the underground railroad by judith redline coopey a compelling novel about forbidden love set against a fascinating historical backdrop. Redfield farm judith redline coopey united states pennsylvaniabedford county underground railroad slavery quaker abolitionists fugitive slaves.
Interview with judith redline coopey layered pages. Perhaps one of these books that feature regions, religions, races and locations of the underground railroad may inspire you to visit. Redfield farm, by judith redline coopey, is a novel about the underground railroad in bedford county, pennsylvania in the 1860s. This book brings a deep understanding of the details of the underground. Quakers filled with a conviction as hard as pennsylvania li. Judith redline coopey author of redfield farm goodreads. The author brings a deep understanding of the intricacies of the underground railroad, lending authenticity and truth to.
A novel whitehead, colson good book 0 paperback the underground railroad. How poetry saved my life jaycee dugard, a stolen life. A novel of the underground railroad by judith redline coopey. A novel of the underground railroad by judith redline coopey 20100803. The book turned out to be somewhat obscure, published by a small, independent press. The author brings a deep understanding of the details of the underground railroad which lend authenticity and truth to this. A novel of the underground railroad by coopey, judith redline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books about underground railroad what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. A novel of the underground railroad from the worlds largest community of readers. Freedom fighters american prepper series book 2 falconer, jay j.
Books featuring the underground railroad the novel tourist. Filled with a quaker conviction as hard as pennsylvania limestone that slavery is an abomination to. Hi this is betsy from ottos this friday come meet judith coopey, a history teacherturned novelist, who will be signing her books, redfield farm about the underground railroad in pennsylvania, waterproof about the johnstown flood, and her new series, the juniata iron trilogy. I cant even put into words how wonderful this book is. Redfield farm by judith redline coopey a novel of the underground railroad. Dive into the latest pick for oprahs book club with these questions about colson whiteheads breathtaking novel. Redfield farm is a very light historical fiction read that focuses on ann, a quaker woman and her family who aid runaway slaves on the underground railroad. Quakers filled with a conviction as hard as pennsylvania limestone that slavery is an abomination to be resisted with any means available, the redfield brother and sister lie, sneak, masquerade. Travel back in time to the days of the underground railroad with this great historical fiction novel, redfield farm. A novel of the underground railroad, from march 16april 6. Its such a light read, i think it could be considered with one or two scenes being the exception a middle school read. She makes the hardest decision of her life after that, but still continues the fight and helps with the underground railroad. A novel of the underground railroad audible audiobook unabridged.
Jane is pretty on the outside, but beneath her skin lies a torrent of apathy, rage, and malice. Quakers filled with a conviction as hard as pennsylvania limeston. An erotic horror carver pike redhanded michael cadnum. The hollow ground, a john gardner fiction book awardwinning novel by natalie harnett, is a comingofage tale inspired by the pennsylvania coal mine fires, recently. Redfield farm is a tale of compassion, dedication and love, steeped in the details of another time, but resonant with implications for todays world. Underground railroad subject of first onebook event. A novel of the underground railroad by judith redline coopey for its february selection. For ann and jesse redfield, quaker brother and sister, their hatred of slavery is as hard as pennsylvania limestone. A novel of the underground railroad judith redline coopey redgauntlet walter scott redgauntlet. I am looking forward to reading more of your books. Each of these books engage the reader with stories about reallife people dealing with the struggles of their times. A novel of the underground railroad by judith redline coopey free mobi epub ebooks download.
They came to a valley by bill gulick idaho, my books, fiction, reading. A novel of the underground railroad by judith redline coopey 20100803 on. This list includes both fiction and nonfiction books. Quakers filled with a conviction as hard as pennsylvania limestone that slavery is an. A novel of the underground railroad stacy cretzmeyer, your name is renee justin cronin, the twelve christopher paul curtis, the mighty miss malone d sabine dardenne, i choose to live coco davis, fire and flames amber dawn.
A tale of the eighteenth century walter scott redgrave. Redfield farm explores the paradox between peoples professed beliefs and their actions. A novel of the underground railroad by judith redline coopey 2010, paperback trending price. Please join judith redline coopey as she tours the blogosphere with hf virtual book tours for four of her historical novels, the furnace, looking for jane, waterproof. Her first book, redfield farm was the story of the underground railroad in bedford county, pennsylvania. Hfvbt presents judith redline coopeys historical fiction. The main characters are quaker and live in a solidly quaker community. I have to admit i was ignorant about the the underground railroad and enjoyed reading and learning about this time in history. Anns devotion to her older brother runs deep, so when he gets involved in the.
Love is a manysplendored thing books about love vital. Quakers filled with a conviction as hard as pennsylvania limestone that slavery is an abomination. Jesse is a conductor on the underground railroad, and ann. Redfield farm kindle edition by judith redline coopey.