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Contributor(s): Crews, Donald (Author), Crews, Donald (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0688064361     ISBN-13: 9780688064365
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 1992
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Annotation: The train ran right by Bigmama's house in Cottondale, the town made famous in Crews's book Bigmama's. The children were warned to stay off the tracks. But this time they were in a hurry, and the tracks were a shortcut. So they started off, and when there was no turning back, they heard the train coming. Drama, suspense--and a happy ending. Full-color illustrations.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings
- Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Railroads & Trains
Dewey: E
LCCN: 91036312
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 450 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 10.21" W x 8.32" L (0.78 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Booklist 10/15/1992 pg. 423
School Library Journal 12/01/1992 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Publishers Weekly 09/07/1992
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 6143
Reading Level: 1.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Bigmama's, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, comes a superb example of the picture book as theater; a suspense thriller for younger audiences (Horn Book starred review).

It's getting late following a day of play, So seven children decide to take the shortcut home to Bigmama's, even though that means walking along the train tracks when they know they should always take the road. The coast seems clear...

This companion to Bigmama's will enthrall young readers at home or in the classroom. An exciting story with a clear implicit lesson and a happy ending, children will be on the edge of their seats as they follow along. A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 learn about how to share details of place in storytelling. Celebrate the bonds of family over generations with Donald Crews's evocative picture books Shortcut and Bigmama's.


Contributor Bio(s): Crews, Donald: -

Donald Crews is the renowned creator of many celebrated children's books, including the Caldecott Honor Books Freight Train and Truck. He and his wife, Ann Jonas, live in New York's Hudson River Valley.

Donald Crews es el renombrado autor de dos libros merecedores del premio Caldecott, Tren de carga (Freight Train) y School Bus. Vive con su esposa, Ann Jonas, cerca del Río Hudson, en Nueva York.


 
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