February 2017 Book of the Month
Under the Quilt of Night by Deborah Hopkinson tells about a girl wishing for her freedom. During the day, she hides with other runaways. At night, they head North. The girl hears a sound. Could it be friends who will help? Or, is it just an owl? She sees a quilt made of dark, deep blue squares. It means "this house hides runaways" and they will be safe. They have arrived! Thanks to the Underground Railroad, they travel closer to the land of the free! Will the girl find freedom before she is found by her master?
