Big Ben Jones

by Gary J. Spack

Big Ben Jones and the Underground Railroad

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Big Ben Jones and the Underground Railroad

Set in 1833, this work of historical nonfiction recounts Benjamin “Big Ben” Jones and Moses Hopkins’s escape from enslavement on a Maryland tobacco plantation. Their destination was Buckingham Mountain in Pennsylvania, where escaped enslaved people and free Black residents lived under Quaker protection. The account also brings the Underground Railroad’s network of assistance into view: reaching safety depended on strangers willing to risk helping the two men. By focusing on a specific journey and the community connected to it, the book places courage, cooperation, and the pursuit of freedom within the history of slavery and Black life in the United States.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Children ages 9–12 exploring African American history
Classrooms and educators seeking material on the Underground Railroad
Families interested in a true story of escape from slavery

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Underground RailroadEscape from slaveryBlack historyCourage and cooperation

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Book overview

A gripping true story of escape, courage, and the fight for freedom on the Underground Railroad.

In 1833, Benjamin "Big Ben" Jones and his friend Moses Hopkins took a risk that would change their lives forever. Enslaved on a Maryland tobacco plantation, they made the daring decision to escape and flee north to Buckingham Mountain in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. There, a community of escaped enslaved people and free Blacks lived under the protection of the Quakers. But to get there, Ben and Moses had to embark on a dangerous journey, relying on and trusting a secret network of brave strangers willing to put themselves at risk to help them. Based on true events, this historical nonfiction book brings to life an inspiring tale of perseverance and compassion.

It is an essential read for:

Classrooms and Educators looking for engaging Black history resources.
Parents and Families wanting to inspire children with real-life heroes.
History Enthusiasts interested in the early days of the Underground Railroad.

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