51 pages 1 hour read

Margaret Goff Clark

Freedom Crossing

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1980

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Reviews & Readership

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Freedom Crossing by Margaret Goff Clark is praised for its engaging storytelling and historical accuracy, offering young readers profound insights into the Underground Railroad. Critics commend its well-developed characters and suspenseful narrative. Some, however, find the pacing uneven and the dialogue occasionally stilted. Overall, it’s recommended for its educational value.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Freedom Crossing?

Readers who would enjoy Freedom Crossing by Margaret Goff Clark are typically young adults fascinated by historical fiction, particularly the Underground Railroad. They are likely fans of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, which explore themes of bravery and social justice.

Recommended

Reading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

720L

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Topics
History: U.S.
Military / War
History: World
Genre
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction