Download or read book The Secret to Freedom written by Marcia K. Vaughan and published by Lee & Low Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated by Larry Johnson. Set during the years before the Civil War, this testament to the enduring bond of family tells the story of Lucy and her brother Albert, slaves who find the secret to their freedom in a sack of quilts. Part of a secret code, each pattern gives vital information to slaves planning to escape on the Underground Railroad. When Albert is caught helping the runaways and forced to flee, Lucy fears that she will never see him again. With full-page, full-colour illustrations throughout and an informative Author's Note. Ages 4-8.