Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-legsailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad.While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slavesa song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, theirson, and two others make their escape by following the song'sdirections. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean,primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositionshave an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering ofhistory in picturebook format."--(starred)Booklist.