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Carbone, Elisa

Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog

40 pp. | Knopf | January, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-375-82247-6 $16.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-375-92247-3 $19.99
(2) K-3 Illustrated by E. B. Lewis. When James, a young runaway slave, is caught, his dog, Zeus, distracts James's captors and helps him escape; later Zeus saves James from drowning in the Ohio River. Carbone's vivid narrative is an exciting tale of courage and loyalty. Lewis heightens the tension with lush, dark landscapes; in contrast, the blue of the river leading to freedom looks especially inviting.
Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2008

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