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Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2001-08-30
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1101077948
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnn 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.
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2007-03-01
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 0142407615
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1996-09-09
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 0698114167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1998-02-23
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1101128038
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNewbery Honor-winning Jean Fritz highlights one of America's most important founding father. In the days before microphones and TV interviews, getting people to listen to you was not an easy task. But James Madison used his quiet eloquence, intelligence, and passion for unified colonies to help shape the Constitution, steer America through the turmoil of two wars, and ensure that our government, and nation, remained intact. "An excellent, fascinating, indispensable resource." —Kirkus Reviews, pointer review "The book is rich in the sort of detail that illuminates the man, but is not limited to personal information; a great deal of government history is woven into the biography." —Horn Book, starred review "Fritz has given a vivid picture of the man and an equally vivid picture of the problems that faced the leaders of the new nation in the formative years." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children?s Books, starred review "Young readers will feel like they know the 'Great Little Madison' very well." —School Library Journal
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2001-08-30
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780698119369
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnn 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.
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA brief biography of the Irish saint who was known for his love of books and his missionary work throughout Scotland.
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Meet the Author
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFritz, a well-known author of books for young people, describes her daily life and the way she writes.
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Published: 2001-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780613514392
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor 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.
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Published: 1998-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780812440904
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHaving 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.
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1997-03-17
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 069811440X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLittle-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.
