Set in America’s deep south, this is the true story of the famous Harriet Tubman, who led slaves to freedom. The book contains a stimulating playscript suitable for classwork and school production, accompanied by resources including background material and lively activities.
Set in America’s Deep South, this is the true story of Harriet Tubman, an ex-slave, who led slaves to freedom in Canada. The play follows the escape of a brother and sister, who form part of a small group attempting to flee the harsh life on a plantation to begin a dangerous quest for a free life. The play
includes original source material as well as spiritual ballads and poems.Accompanying resources contain activities for drama (including role-play), reading, writing, and speaking and listening. These are accompanied by extension material, including extracts from modern and pre-20th-century works for comparison, and documentary material.
- ISBN10 0003302407
- ISBN13 9780003302400
- Publish Date 6 May 1990
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 August 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Collins Educational
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English
- URL http://collins.co.uk