Make Way for Sam Houston - (Unforgettable Americans) by Jean Fritz (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Colorful Sam Houston leaps to life in this fresh and funny biography set against the story of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico. "Lively, readable, and solidly researched, this is the kind of biography every child needs".--"Booklist", starred review. An ALA Notable Book, "Booklist" Editors' Choice, and a "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Colorful Sam Houston leaps to life in the pages of this fresh and funny biography, set against the story of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico. <p/>Lively, readable, and solidly researched, this is the kind of biography every child needs. --<i>Booklist</i>, starred review <p/>Jean Fritz has done it again. Her writing turns this larger-than-life character into a very real person. --<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review <p/>Young readers will find the book fast-paced and fact-packed. -- <i>The New York Times Book Review <p/></i>Jean Fritz lives in Dobbs Ferry, New York.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Acclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history. She wrote about her childhood in China in <i>Homesick, My Own Story, </i>a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.<br> Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.<br> Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the <i>Boston Globe-Horn Book </i>Non-Fiction Award, a <i>New York Times </i>Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, <i>School Library Journal </i>Best Books of the Year, and ALA <i>Booklist</i> Editors' Choice Awards.<br> She passed away on May 14, 2017.<i> </i>
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