Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad written by Pamela Duncan Edwards illustrated by Henry Cole

Barefoot tells the story of a man, The Barefoot, and his journey through the harsh elements on the way to the next safe house on the Underground Railroad.  Even though the story shows The Barefoot's struggles, it is the harsh elements that offer protection.  Throughout the book only the Barefoot's feet are shown in the illustrations setting the mood of anonymity and giving the Underground Railroad a sense of secrecy. 
Barefoot is an enjoyable read and keeps readers on their toes as the Barefoot encounters each struggle. 

Barefoot is a well written piece of literature that allows the reader to experience the Barefoot's journey.  This book would be an introduction piece to the Underground Railroad as it describes the typical difficulties many runaway slaves face without giving great detail.  The book will be a conversation starter about how the Underground Railroad functions, the feelings of the characters, and will hopefully spark an interest in the topic.