Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101077948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.
The Cabin Faced West
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101077948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101077948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.
Homesick
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142407615
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A Newbery Honor book! Jean Fritz’s award-winning account of her life in China, and to honor this story, it is only fitting that it be added to our prestigious line of Puffin Modern Classics. This fictionalized autobiography tells the heartwarming story of a little girl growing up in an unfamiliar place. While other girls her age were enjoying their childhood in America, Jean Fritz was in China in the midst of political unrest. Jean Fritz tells her captivating story of the difficulties of living in a unfamiliar country at such a difficult time. * "A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." —Booklist, starred review * "An insightful memory's-eye-view of her childhood . . . Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal." —School Library Journal, starred review "Told with an abundance of humor—sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent—the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place." —The Horn Book "Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book . . . Pungent and delicious." —Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142407615
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A Newbery Honor book! Jean Fritz’s award-winning account of her life in China, and to honor this story, it is only fitting that it be added to our prestigious line of Puffin Modern Classics. This fictionalized autobiography tells the heartwarming story of a little girl growing up in an unfamiliar place. While other girls her age were enjoying their childhood in America, Jean Fritz was in China in the midst of political unrest. Jean Fritz tells her captivating story of the difficulties of living in a unfamiliar country at such a difficult time. * "A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." —Booklist, starred review * "An insightful memory's-eye-view of her childhood . . . Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal." —School Library Journal, starred review "Told with an abundance of humor—sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent—the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place." —The Horn Book "Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book . . . Pungent and delicious." —Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post
The Cabin Faced West
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780698119369
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780698119369
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.
Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698114027
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
"Great fun and fascinating history." —School Library Journal, (starred review) This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George III. It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers. "The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . ." —Children's Literature
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698114027
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
"Great fun and fascinating history." —School Library Journal, (starred review) This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George III. It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers. "The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . ." —Children's Literature
The Man who Loved Books
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A brief biography of the Irish saint who was known for his love of books and his missionary work throughout Scotland.
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A brief biography of the Irish saint who was known for his love of books and his missionary work throughout Scotland.
Surprising Myself
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Meet the Author
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Fritz, a well-known author of books for young people, describes her daily life and the way she writes.
Publisher: Meet the Author
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Fritz, a well-known author of books for young people, describes her daily life and the way she writes.
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams?
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698114167
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This lively biography, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, is a nice, personal look at a leader and his times. In early America, when all the men wore ruffled shirts and rode grandly on horseback, one man refused to follow suit. He was the rebel leader Sam Adams, a plainspoken gent who scorned ruffles, refused to ride a horse, and had little regard for the King.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698114167
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This lively biography, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, is a nice, personal look at a leader and his times. In early America, when all the men wore ruffled shirts and rode grandly on horseback, one man refused to follow suit. He was the rebel leader Sam Adams, a plainspoken gent who scorned ruffles, refused to ride a horse, and had little regard for the King.
The Cabin Faced West
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613514392
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. 10-year-old Ann overcomes loneliness and learns to appreciate the importance of her role in settling the wilderness of western Pennsylvania.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613514392
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. 10-year-old Ann overcomes loneliness and learns to appreciate the importance of her role in settling the wilderness of western Pennsylvania.
George Washington's Breakfast
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812440904
Category : Breakfasts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Having the same name and birthday as George Washington, a young boy wants everything else in his life just as Washington had it, but he can not find out what Washington ate for breakfast.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812440904
Category : Breakfasts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Having the same name and birthday as George Washington, a young boy wants everything else in his life just as Washington had it, but he can not find out what Washington ate for breakfast.
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069811440X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069811440X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.