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My Great-Aunt Arizona
Contributor(s): Houston, Gloria (Author), Lamb, Susan Condie (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0064433749     ISBN-13: 9780064433747
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 1997
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Annotation: Bestselling author Gloria Houston lovingly recounts the story of her great-aunt's quiet yet remarkable life. Born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains, Arizona spent her childhood dreaming of all the faraway places she would one day visit. Though she never did travel to those places, Arizona did become a teacher and helped generations of children craft their own dreams. Full color.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Juvenile Nonfiction | School & Education
Dewey: B
LCCN: 90044112
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 660 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 10.03" W x 8.72" L (0.31 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Cultural Region - Appalachians
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/21/1997
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 6133
Reading Level: 4.0   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Great-Aunt Arizona is an inspiring tale rich with history, family, and artistry. Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the special place a great teacher can hold in our hearts--even after we've grown up.

Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and--most of all--read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.


Contributor Bio(s): Houston, Gloria: -

Gloria Houston is the author of numerous books for children, including My Great-Aunt Arizona, illustrated by Susan Condie Lamb, which was a Smithsonian Treasure, a Family Channel's Best Book, an IRA Teachers' and Children's Choices book, and an NCTE Best Book, among other honors. She also wrote The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, illustrated by Barbara Cooney, which was an annual Publishers Weekly Bestseller and was named a Best Book of the Decade by the American Library Association. She currently lives in North Carolina.

Lamb, Susan Condie: -

Susan Condie Lamb has illustrated several other picture books for children, including the beloved My Great-Aunt Arizona by Gloria Houston. Now writing and illustrating her own projects, Susan lives in Connecticut.


 
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