George Washington's Breakfast - by Jean Fritz (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake--including what the first president ate for breakfast. "A delightful book . . . The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking, and a determined child".--"School Library Journal". A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz! <p/>George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake, including what the first president ate for breakfast! <p/>The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful. --<i>Booklist <p/></i>A delightful book. The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking and a determined child.--<i>The New York Times Book Review <p/></i>Younger and reluctant readers may enjoy this, as it offers a painless way of picking up information.--<i>School Library Journal</i><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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