Book Overview
More than anything, nine-year-old Booker T. Washington longed to go to school, but he had to get a job to earn money for his family. Though the Civil War had freed them from slavery, Booker's family had to work hard to survive. Booker didn't forget his dream. He taught himself the alphabet, studied at night after work, and was able to realize his dream.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0876145349
ISBN13:9780876145340
Release Date:August 1997
Publisher:First Avenue Editions (Tm)
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 6.1" x 8.5"
Age Range:7 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 2 to 5
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Well-done story, fabulous illustrations
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
For a good background on Booker T. Washington that does not try to place blame (for slavery), this is the book to read. It gave a lovely story on his life, without getting into politics. The real joy of this book are the illustrations. The artist captures the essence of the time and the person in beautifully rendered paintings. While children will enjoy the "pictures" and the story, anyone will appreciate this as a wonderful art book. The artist has done another children's book that is just as beautiful as this one. Between the author and the artist, Booker T. Washington's life was captured in an unforgettable way. Look forward to seeing and reading more from both these talented people!
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