Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasure of Ursa Major
(Part of the Kennedy Center Presents: Capital Kids Series)
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Book Overview
Imagine if you lived in the White House! The first book centers around three of Theodore Roosevelt's children, Kermit, Ethel and Archie. Their mother is away and they are left in the charge of a comical nanny named Mrs. Duffit and their President father, who is very preoccupied with the visit from a quirky Russian Ambassador, Count Cassini. Eager to keep the children out of trouble, President Roosevelt sends his children on a treasure hunt--just like Treasure Island, only in the White House. There are mysteries popping out of Dolley Madison paintings and strange goings-on in the attic--and the result is a rollicking good time and a crash course in American history too. Ron Kidd has masterfully adapted the script from the original play into a novel for us, and Ard Hoyt's playful illustrations are interspersed throughout.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1416948570
ISBN13:9781416948575
Release Date:January 2008
Publisher:Aladdin Paperbacks
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.3" x 7.0"
Age Range:7 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 2 to 5
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
I'm bully for this book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
My 8 year old daughter loved this book. Once she started reading, she couldn't stop. She is anxiously awaiting the next book in this series. A great way to read about historical events.
Daughter laughed out loud and learned while reading this one!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My daughter, age 10, loved this book and is anxious for more like it to come out! She laughed out loud and re-enacted many scenes! She loves history, which is a bit unusual for her age, but she enjoyed the kids' antics, loved the mystery (compared it to National Treasure), and had fun trying to picture the white house in her mind. This is a fantastic historical fiction for middle readers!
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