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Polly was used to people coming and going at her house at all times of the night because her family ran an Underground Railroad station. Strangely, tonight there was more noise than usual, and Mother said noise was the enemy. That night in June 1857, Mother called urgently for Polly to get down to the secret room and bring water with her. When Polly was able to get the heavy sloshing bucket down the narrow stairs, she saw Mother kneeling by a young girl who was about Polly's age. Her name was Hattie, and her forehead was beaded with sweat, and she was shaking uncontrollably. Polly knew they…mehr

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Polly was used to people coming and going at her house at all times of the night because her family ran an Underground Railroad station. Strangely, tonight there was more noise than usual, and Mother said noise was the enemy. That night in June 1857, Mother called urgently for Polly to get down to the secret room and bring water with her. When Polly was able to get the heavy sloshing bucket down the narrow stairs, she saw Mother kneeling by a young girl who was about Polly's age. Her name was Hattie, and her forehead was beaded with sweat, and she was shaking uncontrollably. Polly knew they would be friends with all the dangers and adventures that go with running the Underground Railroad.
Autorenporträt
Kathleen Olson is the author of several books, including The Ghost of Red Shoe Inn, The Time Tree, Silhouette on a Train, The Wiggle Garden, The Big Book of Pointless Knowledge, The People, Shadow Journeys, and Come Run with Me: A Story of the Underground Railroad. Her writing explores the intricate ties between history, nature, and the human experience, leaving a lasting impact on her readers. Kathleen Olson continues to write from her home, creating stories that reveal the hidden wonders of our world and inspire readers.