Blacksmith's Song

by Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth; Rich, Anna

• ISBN13: 9781682634806
• ISBN10: 1682634809
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-12-27
• Publisher: Peachtree

Summary

The son of an enslaved blacksmith learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad. When Pa falls ill, it's up to his son to help others along the journey―and also lead his family to freedom.

Pa works hard as a blacksmith. But he's got another important job to do as well: using his anvil to pound out the traveling rhythm―a message to travelers on the Underground Railroad. His son wants to help, but Pa keeps putting him off. Then one day, Pa falls ill, and the boy has to take over.

A little-known piece of history comes to life in Elizabeth Van Steenwyk's absorbing story, exquisitely illustrated by Anna Rich. Ripe with themes of bravery, community, family, freedom, and hope, this award-winning book is perfect for Black and Civil War-era history units

Author Biography

Elizabeth van Steenwyk was the author of more than seventy books for children. She began to write books after a career in radio and television. She looked for inspiration in history, an interest that has spanned a lifetime of reading and writing.

Anna Rich says her art career began in kindergarten. She much preferred coloring and drawing to her other class work. She received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, and has illustrated a number of books, including Under the Night Sky and Joshua’s Masai Mask.