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A Newbery Honor winner, this is a biography of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. aimed at Middle Grade readers. The language is slightly dated, but overall it was more engaging than I expected it to be, and I think that young history buffs would still enjoy it.

In Abraham Lincoln: Friend of the People, Judson introduces younger readers to one of history's most influential US Presidents. With easy to read, accessible language and a panoply of historic photographs and lithographs, the story of Lincoln comes alive. From a humble background rife with trials to test and temper, this unassuming, gentle-natured man worked hard, and became a lawyer. From there, Lincoln entered the political arena, rising to the highest station in the land, and carrying the burden of leading the country during our single most devastating period. Unfortunately, his life was cut too short that fateful night at Ford’s Theatre. I quite enjoyed the subtle shifting of language as you go along, suggesting an increase in education. For a book first written over half a century ago, it is surprising fresh and vibrant.

If you have any children with a love of history, this is the perfect gift!

52. Mary Jane Down South by Clara Ingram Judson (read in 1939) This book was published in 1919 and is one of a series by the author of Mary Jane books. But this is the only one I read and I think I thought it worth reading.

A Swedish family comes to Red Wing Minnesota in 1857 and settles in. Excellent period detail and sympathetic characters. Judson has an odd habit of referring to "the mother" or "the father" where I'm used to reading Mother or Father, but it felt to me like that little quirk reinforced the foreignness of the Swedes. Reasonably even-handed portrait of native Americans with one slightly hysterical passage. The worst part? The blurb on the endpaper gave away a plot point from the very end of the book. So don't read the blurb. Recommended for all the Betsy-Tacy fans.

See other author's title in collection. Illustrated boards. Just charming.

Summary: This is the story of Benjamin Franklin's work for his country and how it come about.

This biography on President Lincoln received a Newbery Honor Award

Mary Jane is a sweet and innocent little girl living in the early twentieth-century. Her days are filled with delightful discoveries, playtime and adventures. On the cusp of turning five, her actions and behaviours often cause disastrous results (always easily remedied), but are never undertaken with malignant intent.

Each chapter reads like a snapshot, or short vignette – capturing sweet memories of childhood and little-girlisms. Chapters featuring strong attachments to dolls, imaginary friends, helping father in the garden, birthday parties, delighting in nature, and so many more adventures are strung together like sparkling glass baubles on a string threaded by awkward, childish fingers. They reflect the glittering, dancing joy of the endless, timeless days that make up childhood.

Mary Jane - Her Book was originally printed in 1918, written by prolific award winning author Clara Ingram Judson. With over 70 children’s titles to her name this multi-genre author was a recipient of several Newberry Honour Awards. Judson posthumously became the second recipient of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for a substantial and lasting contribution to children’s literature; the award’s first recipient was Laura Ingalls Wilder herself.

The first of the Mary Jane series of stories for young girls, Mary Jane – Her Book was republished in 2007 by Daniel Mills of Salem Ridge Press. A recent graduate from his family’s Christian homeschool, Daniel carefully chooses notable out-of-print titles to republish and offer to new generations of readers. Each of his selections emphasizes wholesome moral character while offering glimpses into diverse historical periods and locales. Careful design including wide margins and larger text size produce the perfect amount of white space for young readers striking out into chapter books on their own.

Many in our jaded society would consider an innocent book for young girls featuring scenes of dress-up, picnics, and childish mishaps somewhat dull. Judson’s keen insight into the mind of a child and the simple pleasures found in the smallest details of life proves otherwise. When read aloud to my standard audience, ages five, two and five months, everyone listened closely, while the two oldest asked questions and I laughed aloud in delight on many occasions. If possible, I think I may have enjoyed reading this book more than my daughters enjoyed hearing it read – though they certainly appreciated it as well. The similarities of Mary Jane to my own dear children amused me to no end. Judson’s experiences as a mother of two little girls shine through in her portrayal of an idyllic childhood.

At the time of the novels original printing it would seem that children did not engage in ‘stranger-danger’ training with their children. Mary Jane goes to the corner store alone at the age of four, and her neighbour Doris hops into the family car with Mary Jane and her father without informing her parents. In our culture we must vigilantly warn our children against such behaviours. Some of the incidents depicted in Mary Jane led to further discussion and instruction regarding child safety while explaining that some periods in the past were safer for small children.

Based upon my children’s enthusiastic reception of Mary Jane and her family into our home, I hope to make them regular guests on our family’s bookshelves. Well, let’s be honest – I look forward to reading more of her adventures myself!

Reviewed at http://quiverfullfamily.com

Biography: This is a story about how Christopher Columbus grew up and became a sailor. Christopher had known since he was a boy that he wanted to become a sailor. Though his father wanted him to become a weaver like himself, Christopher knew becoming a sailor would not be easy. Christopher practiced sailing and one day with the permission of the Queen of Spain, Chritopher had gotten a chance to sail to the West Indies. Instead of finding the West Indies Christopher found that he discovered America on October 12, 1492. Now every year on October 12 we celebrate Columbus day.

I enjoyed hearing how Columbus grew up to become a sailor. The book was not a detailed as other Chritopher Columbus books but was very enjoyable to read. The book did not mention the ships "The Nina, The Pinta or the Santa Maria" but did mention there were three ships.

After reading this book children can definitely learn about Christopher Columbus' life and the history of how America was discoved. After reading this book children can learn that they can be and do anything that they set their minds to. They can learn to follow their dreams.

This biographical book explained the life of Christopher Columbus from the time of him being a young boy until he discovered the New World. The book provides many details of his youth, his sailor apprenticeship and his trip to the New World. It also provides some details about who Christopher Columbus married, why he moved to many different countries, the fact he had a son, and how he finally found a monarch to fund his expedition to find a shorter route to the Indies.

I liked reading this book about Christopher Columbus. It was written in a way to where it told an actual story and not just a gathering place of various facts. I, for one, never knew Columbus was married and had a son who was raised in a monastery in Spain. I also did not know that Columbus coined the term Indians when he saw the Native Americans when he landed in the New World.

I think this book would be a good story to read during a History and Geography lesson. A teacher could have the students look at a world map and see how the people traveled to the Indies before Christopher Columbus made his epic journey. Then a teacher could also use this book to create a word wall of the various sailing terms used in this book for the children to refer to as needed.½

This 26th U.S. Pres. used a mix of patriotism, democracy and public service to impress Americans with the idea of conserving natural resources.

2nd ed. 1st pub 1926.Author of Cooking Without Mother's Help, Junior Cook Book. Terrific period sillouette illustrations.

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