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Blacksmith's Song
Contributor(s): Steenwyk, Elizabeth Van (Author), Rich, Anna (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1561455806     ISBN-13: 9781561455805
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company
OUR PRICE: $15.26  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: February 2018
* Out of Print *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2010035734
Age Level: 6-10
Grade Level: 1-5
Lexile Measure: 620(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.7" W x 9.4" L (1.00 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Topical - Black History
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 11/27/2017
Foreword 11/26/2017
Booklist 01/01/2018 pg. 95
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 503491
Reading Level: 3.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

The son of an enslaved blacksmith learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad.

"A plausible, powerful vision of ingenuity and daring in action." ―Publishers Weekly

When Pa falls ill, it's up to his son to help others along the journey―and also lead his family's escape.

Pa works hard as a blacksmith. But he's got another important job to do as well: using his anvil to pound out the traveling rhythm―a message to travelers on the Underground Railroad. His son wants to help, but Pa keeps putting him off. Then one day, Pa falls ill, and the boy has to take over.

A little-known piece of history comes to life in Elizabeth Van Steenwyk's absorbing, fictional story, exquisitely illustrated by Anna Rich. Ripe with themes of bravery, community, family, freedom, and hope, the award-winning book is perfect for Black and Civil War-era history units.

Awards:

Best Children's Books of the Year (Starred) --Bank Street College of Education
Parents' Choice Recommended Award --Parents' Choice Foundation
Paterson Prize for Books for Young People (Grades 4-6) --The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate)―Kansas National Education Association

Also by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk:
First Dog Fala


Contributor Bio(s): Steenwyk, Elizabeth Van: - Elizabeth Van Steenwyk is the award-winning author of more than seventy published books for young people. After graduating from Knox College, she went on to spend ten years writing for radio and television with a concentration on children's programming. She lives in California.Rich, Anna: - Anna Rich says her art career began in kindergarten. She much preferred coloring and drawing to her other class work. She received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, and is an active member of the New York Chapter of the Graphic Artists Guild.
 
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