The Cabin Faced West

Download or read book The Cabin Faced West written by Jean Fritz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-08-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Homesick written by Jean Fritz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin written by Marguerite Henry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry’s beloved novel about a boy who would do anything to paint is now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Benjamin West was born with an extraordinary gift—the gift of creating paintings of people, animals, and landscapes so true to life they “took one’s breath away.” But Benjamin is part of a deeply religious Quaker family, and Quaker beliefs forbid the creation of images. Because Benjamin’s family didn’t approve of his art, he had to make his own painting supplies. The local Native Americans taught him how to mix paints from earth, clay, and plants. And his cat, Grimalkin, sacrificed hair from his tail for Ben’s brushes. This classic story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

Download or read book Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? written by Jean Fritz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1996-09-09 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Man who Loved Books written by Jean Fritz and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1981 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief biography of the Irish saint who was known for his love of books and his missionary work throughout Scotland.

Download or read book George Washington's Breakfast written by Jean Fritz and published by Perfection Learning. This book was released on 1998-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Surprising Myself written by Jean Fritz and published by Meet the Author. This book was released on 1992 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fritz, a well-known author of books for young people, describes her daily life and the way she writes.