(3) 4-6 This biography of the Black Seminole chief, set against the background of the Seminole Wars and Indian removals of the nineteenth century, relates John Horse's role in trying to find a safe homeland for his people and shares some of his exploits and feats of daring. Subjects such as chattel slavery and the Fugitive Slave Act are handled matter-of-factly. Pre-Civil-War-era paintings, engravings, and photos show the major players and give a sense of the time period and culture, while maps help readers follow the events of the narrative. The extensive back matter includes a timeline, author's note, endnotes, selected bibliography, and index (not seen).

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Although few historical documents exist about the establishment of Fort Mose, Turner builds a credible account of the life of Francisco Menendez, a slave who became "captain of the black militia at Fort Mose," using threads of historical evidence mixed with plausible speculation. Archival photographs, drawings, and maps enrich the readable and well-documented text. Websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Keeter. This vignette depicts a childhood incident in which a foreman whipped Harriet Tubman after she picked and ate an apple--an event that may have served as a catalyst in the life of the Underground Railroad leader. The illustrations present far too pristine a picture of slave life on a plantation, but the slight story is an accessible introduction to Tubman.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith