True North

True North is a 1996 historical novel for young adults by Kathryn Lasky, and published by Scholastic Corporation. Set in 1850s America, it is a story about the Underground Railroad. Afrika, a slave girl from Virginia, and Lucy, an independent girl constricted by Boston society, take different paths in life, Lucy exploring her family's history, and Afrika desperately searching for freedom, narrowly escaping capture. External links True North Discussion Guide 1996 American novels Novels set in the 1850s American historical novels Novels about American slavery American young adult novels Novels by Kathryn Lasky Novels set in Boston Works about the Underground Railroad Children's books set in the 1850s Children's books set in Boston Children's books set in Virginia Children's books about slavery Children's books about African-American history