Illus. in full color. Winters story begins with a pegleg sailor who aidsslaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working forplantation owners P... » 

Illus. in full color. Winters story begins with a pegleg sailor who aidsslaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working forplantation owners Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinkinggourd the Big Dipper. A couple their son and two others make their escapeby following the songs directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong storyin a clean primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositionshave an energetic presence thats compelling. A fine rendering of history inpicturebook format.starred Booklist. «