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Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad

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Year 1996 Edition year
Pages 247 Mid-length read
Vibe Family-friendly Weekend read

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Best for readers who...

Good fit if you want...

  • Strong option when you want a read-together option with accessible pacing.
  • Solid match if you want a lighter reading lane for younger readers.

Maybe skip if...

  • Weaker fit if you need dense adult tone and complexity.
  • Probably a mismatch if you want an adult-first narrative setup.
  • You only want something with very current references and examples.

Mood / Vibe Tags

Family-friendly Weekend read Backlist pick

Summary

This edition suggests Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry is a younger-reader or shared-reading title with a lighter on-ramp. This edition lists 1996 • Harpercollins Childrens Books • 247 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.

Edition on file: 1996 • Harpercollins Childrens Books • 247 pages • ISBN 9780064461818.

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Why this book now

Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.

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Reading commitment

Light Short sit-downs

Light commitment. This looks easy to finish in one sitting or use as a quick shared read.

What stands out here

The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Family-friendly • Weekend read.

Best way to approach it

Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.

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Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry has the feel of a steady younger-reader pick with a simple entry point and clear reading payoff.

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