• Harriet Tubman

  • Conductor on the Underground Railroad
  • By: Ann Petry
  • Narrated by: Robin Miles, Jason Reynolds
  • Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (249 ratings)

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Harriet Tubman

By: Ann Petry
Narrated by: Robin Miles, Jason Reynolds
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Publisher's summary

This quintessential middle-grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a cover by NAACP Image Award-winner and Caldecott Honor illustrator Kadir Nelson, a foreword written and read by National Book Award-finalist Jason Reynolds, and additional new material. 

A selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List.

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as “[A]n evocative portrait” and by the Chicago Tribune as “[S]uperb”. It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 slaves to freedom and who is expected to be the face of the new $20 bill.

Harriet Tubman was born a slave and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything - including her own life - to see that dream come true. After her daring escape, Harriet became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the dangerous journey to freedom.

This award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book, also includes a supplemental PDF with educational back matter such as a timeline, discussion questions, and extension activities.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 

©1955 Ann Petry; renewed 1983 by Ann Petry (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

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A real superhero

Marvel and DC characters have nothing on Harriet Tubman. She was a real life superhero.

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A revelation

I had long heard of Harriet Tubman, but never read her story. Anyone who wants to learn about the American experience,, should read this beautifully written piece of national and personal History. Beautifully narrated. I often do not finish books and rarely find a page turner. This is one of the better books I have ever read. Harriet Tubman is a National Treasure.

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Inspiring

Everyone should read this book. I’ve listened to it 4 times now. This book inspired me to visit Cambridge, MD.

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Underground Railroad

A very moving story of a brave woman. Harriet was always there for slaves and took many risks to bring them to freedom. Every day of her life was given to help others. What an amazing book.

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Smitten with awe

Extraordinary in depth and detail. Harriet’s life and legacy endure through the ages. Freedom sought was freedom possessed.

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Excellent narration and enjoyable content.

This book was very informative and extremely easy to listen to. I listen to Audible on my daily walks and some books require more concentration than can be given on a walk/run. This book kept my attention with the stories from Harriett’s life. Not just a bunch of facts.

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excellent

Oir whole family enjoyed this book. It is inspiring, informative, and entertaining. highly recommend it!

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Amazing woman

I like that this painted a clear picture of Harriet Tubman as a true human with a strong mind and need to help those to freedom. It makes me even more astounded to hear her whole story. Thank you Ann Petry for bringing Harriet Tubman back to life.

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Wonderfully insightful telling of Harriet’s life

This book is well written and holds meaningful details of all stages of Harriet Tubman’s life.

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What a remarkable woman

I loved listening to the story of Harriet. I laughed, I cried. The narration was done well. Robin Miles voice was easy on the ears. Harriet Tubman was and is true hero. Timeless.

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