The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read Contributor(s): Hubbard, Rita Lorraine (Author), Mora, Oge (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1524768286 ISBN-13: 9781524768287 Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2019007529 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 830 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.3" W x 11.1" L (1.05 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Booklist 11/01/2019 pg. 44 Publishers Weekly 11/18/2019 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2019 Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019 pg. 191 School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 90 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Imagine learning to read at the age of 116 Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn. |
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