Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.6
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1337
Points per Word
0.000374
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
A deaf child helps pass information along the underground railroad using his paintbrush and a panoramic egg.
Quick Summary
A deaf boy becomes a secret messenger on the Underground Railroad, using paintbrush strokes and a panoramic egg to help escaping slaves find their way to freedom. Kids will adore cracking the visual codes alongside the clever protagonist while learning about an often-overlooked hero in history. If your kid loves the mystery and history of Magic Tree House books, they'll be hooked on this hidden gem. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who enjoy picture books with substance and a clever mystery at their heart.