An Apple for Harriet Tubman

In my opinion, this is a good book. I like that the author used descriptive language. for example, the author writes, "Then, through the dense forests and chilly swamps, she followed the North Star toward the North and freedom. She was always on the lookout for slave hunters and their bloodhound dogs." This vivid description really shows the reader how dangerous and intense the situation was. I also think that the illustrations enhanced the story. For example, the author uses words to describe the way that Harriet was whipped when she ate an apple, but the reader does not truly understand the severity of the situation without looking at the illustration. The illustration gives the reader an idea of how painful and frightening it is to show more be whipped. The main idea of the story is that it is possible for a person to overcome adversity in order to live a free and happy life. show less

Glennette did a grat job portraying Harriet Tubman’s perspective of life. Harritet grew up a slave working on different plantations and her favorite thing to do was pick the apples; she was curious to know how the apples tasted. One day she bite into one and was harshly punished and that was the day Harriet knew she wanted to be free. She ran away from the planation to a safe house where Underground Railroad members helped her and other slaves find freedom. From there on out Harriet worked to help free slaves using the Underground Railroad and made the apples the symbol of freedom. She even bought a house in Auburn, New york where she planted rows of apple trees and let everyone pick their own. The illustrations in this book are so show more vivid and brought Tubman’s experiences to life. show less

AN APPLE FOR HARRIET TUBMAN by Glennette Tilley Turner,illustrated by Susan Keeter is an powerful Children's books/Educational. We all know that Harriet Tubman was the greatest conductor of the Underground Railroad. But did you know she was a Union Army nurse,a scout for the Civil War or that she loved apples? Which are just a few of the things you will learn in this title. Well written in a way young readers can understand,with beautiful illustrations,and engaging characters. A powerful and engaging story from beginning to end. Historical lovers will also enjoy this title. A must read for not only young readers,but for grandchildren,and educators alike. A wonderful teaching tool. Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: show more 4.5
HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More show less

“An Apple for Harriet Tubman”. This is an inspirational story about Harriet Tubman who as a young child dealt with being a slave in the south and not being able to eat the apples from the trees that she had to pick and polish day in and day out for her overseer. After being whipped for getting caught eating the forbidden apple, she promised herself that she would be free one day and plant her own red apple tree and eat as many as she want. In the process of trying to obtain this dream, she went on to free many slaves and bring them to the North and as a result, they received a red apple to eat. This is a good example of an African American biography because the author showed a good timeline and dates, through illustration and show more description, of the things Harriet went through before she was freed. It also sent a message to young children that to follow your heart. show less

I liked this story because it took a biography and made it personable and relatable. It also took her story and brought it full circle with a positive ending.

This book would be good to read to celebrate Black History Month and talk about the struggle of slaves. It could include a snack of apples.

The author uses descriptive words to describe the intensity of the situations. It even goes into detail and shows an illustration of how scary it is to experience the punishments distributed during the time.

A young Harriet Tubman grew up as a slave on a plantation picking apples for her owners. One day Harriet swears to herself that she will have her own apples! After escaping on the underground railroad and assisting others in making the dangerous escape, Harriet does have her own orchard and lets all people come and pick apples.