{"product_id":"9781133694083","title":"Friend on Freedom River","description":"In 1850 the Detroit River was a major track along the Underground Railroad -- the last step to freedom. The journey across the river was dangerous, especially in winter and especially for a 12-year-old boy. When Louis's father left him in charge of the farm he offered his son this advice, \"If you don't know what to do, just do what you think I would have done.\" Louis relies upon his father's words of wisdom when a runaway slave and her two children come looking for safe passage.  In the second title in our Tales of Young Americans series Gloria Whelan -- author of National Book Award winning Homeless Bird -- beautifully creates a suspenseful coming-of-age story while illuminating a difficult time in America's past. Ms. Whelan's narrative again shows the human spirit will forever shine brightly in dark times. Freedom River - part of our Young Americans series - will quickly become a favorite for its important message and look at history from a youngster's eye. Artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen - a Sleeping Bear Press favorite - treats the material as only he can. Each illustrated page demonstrates the same mastery and devotion to his craft as the young heroes he brings to life.","brand":"Sleeping Bear Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120311124208,"sku":"9781133694083","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781133694083_p0.jpg?v=1763697683","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781133694083","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}