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    The Golden Pathway by Donna M. McDine

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Author Showcase
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    By Donna M. McDine, for The Children’s Book Review
    Published: February 2, 2012

    Picture Book

     A Story of Friendship and Courage

    A young boy befriends an abused slave

    and defies his father to help his new friend attain freedom

    (TAPPAN, NEW YORK) – The Golden Pathway is a richly illustrated work of historical fiction that allows children to comprehend the horror of slavery as well as the courage of the people who risked their lives to help slaves escape via the Underground Railroad. Told from a child’s perspective, the story begins with David, who is raised in a hostile environment where abuse occurs daily. David attempts to break the mold and befriends the slave, Jenkins, owned by his Pa. Fighting against extraordinary times and beliefs, David attempts to lead Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa.

    Additional resources at the end of the book include a glossary of the code words used and a list of websites with information about the Underground Railroad.

    About the author: Donna McDine is an award-winning children’s author, with Honorable Mentions in the 77th and 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions. Her stories have been published in many print and online publications and her interest in American History resulted in writing and publishing The Golden Pathway. Donna has two more books under contract with Guardian Angel Publishing, The Hockey Agony and Powder Monkey. Learn more at www.donnamcdine.com.

    What they’re saying about The Golden Pathway:

    “Once children have read about David and the part he played in the Underground Railroad, they’ll be eager to find other stories to enhance what they’ve learned in The Golden Pathway.”

    ~ Beverly Stowe McClure, author of Rebel in Blue Jeans, Just Breeze, and Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines

    Title: The Golden Pathway

    Author: Donna M. McDine

    Genre: Children 8-12/Historical Fiction

    ISBN: 978-1-61633-081-1 paperback; 978-1-61633-082-8 ebook

    Publication Date: August 2010

    Pages: 26

    Price: $9.95 paperback; $5.00 ebook

    Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

    Website: http://www.donnamcdine.com

    The Author Showcase is a place for authors and illustrators to gain visibility for their works. This article was provided by the author. Learn more …

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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