This beautifully written book, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney, makes the story of Harriet Tubman's childhood accessible to very young readers. As a young slave, nicknamed "Minty," Harriet Tubman was a feisty and stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble. Pinkney's expressive illustrations bring every emotion to brilliant life-from troubled sorrow to spirited hope for freedom."Rich with melodrama, suspense, pathos, and a powerful vision of freedom. This exquisitely crafted book resonates well beyond its few pages." -Kirkus Reviews, pointer reviewAwards: ( Winner of the 1997 Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration( An ALA Notable Book( An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"( A Time Magazine Best Children's Book of the Year( Winner of the Christopher Award( An IRA/CBC Children's Choice