<p>With his family at his side, a Georgia slave known only as The African abandons a life of servitude and against all odds—with the assistance of other fugitive slaves, Seminole Indians, and free black people—wins his freedom by fleeing South toward freedom. Based on a true story, <i>Go South to Freedom</i> is a compact and elegantly written book that explores the often overlooked yet vital story of the Underground Railroad in the Deep South. I love this book!</p>

- Matt Clavin, author of Aiming for Pensacola: Fugitive Slaves on the Atlantic and Southern Frontiers

<p><i>Go South to Freedom</i> should be read by a campfire or under the stars. Like the great storytellers of old, Gaillard tells this heartfelt Southern epic in a way that puts you smack in the middle of a slave and his family’s escape. A must-read for schools.</p>

- Greg Neri, Coretta Scott Honor-winning author of Yummy and Tru & Nelle

<p>A beautiful story that brings to light a little known part of our American history. Under the leadership of a heroic figure called The African, a family of runaway slaves joins forces with the Seminole Indians to fight for freedom. Exciting and satisfying.</p>

- Faye Gibbons, author of Halley

<p>Frye Gaillard’s <i>Go South to Freedom</i> is a beautifully written, beautifully illustrated twice-told tale for readers of all ages who care to know about two of the lesser-known stories of slavery in America: the Black Seminoles of Florida and the free blacks of Mobile. So listen as Gaillard’s narrator tells once again the story of his ancestors who followed a man known as The African to their freedom in the most unlikely of places. Ultimately, this is a journey into the soul of a people, and Gaillard knows how to lead you there.</p>

- Marlin Barton, Capote Prize winner, author of Pasture Art

<p>Gaillard’s<i> Go South to Freedom </i>is told in the captivating voice of a storyteller. You feel as though you’re sitting at the feet of an ancient griot recounting the history of a people. So much historical background is weaved into this wonderful story of The African who gained freedom for himself and his family by running south instead of north, and finding refuge in a community of free blacks. Middle-schoolers will be fascinated by the little known history of the alliance of Seminole Indians and the former slaves who lived among them, joining forces in the fight for freedom.</p>

- Joyce Hansen, author of Freedom Roads: Searching for the Underground Railroad

<p>From the memory of an old man's tale, Frye Gaillard has crafted an absorbing story of determined maroons, spooky swamps, ferocious wild animals, and resourceful Seminole Indians. A wonderful adventure sure to please and excite.</p>

- John Sledge, author Southern Bound and The Mobile River

<p>Alligator-filled swamps, a drowning, beatings, and terror ... a realistic picture of what runaway American slaves faced. In this fact-based historical novella, the narrator, the great-grandson of the woman who first shared this oral history, describes how four slaves escape from a Georgia plantation. An informative and well-told story about a little-known aspect of American slavery that needs to be remembered and retold.</p>

Kirkus Reviews Starred Review

<p>An extraordinary read. Highly recommended.</p>

The Midwest Book Review

<p><i>Go South to Freedom</i>, a slim volume designed for a juvenile audience but worthy of a wider purview, documents the Gilbert Fields family's journey in search of freedom. A riveting account.</p>

The Florida Times-Union

<p>In <i>Go South To Freedom</i>, Frye Gaillard beautifully tells a story that young people need to read. This story reminds us just how courageously and fearlessly African Americans fought to find freedom.</p>

- Laban Carrick Hill, award-winning children's author,