That book woman / Heather Henson ; illustrated by David Small.
An exquisitely illustrated paean to everyone who struggles to learn how to read, and to everyone who won’t give up on them. Cal is not the readin' type. Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap plow or go out after wandering sheep than try some book learning. Nope. Cal does not want to sit stoney-still reading some chicken scratch. But that Book Woman keeps coming just the same. She comes in the rain. She comes in the snow. She comes right up the side of the mountain, and Cal knows that's not easy riding. And all just to lend his sister some books. Why, that woman must be plain foolish—or is she braver than he ever thought? That Book Woman is a rare and moving tale that honors a special part of American history—the Pack Horse Librarians, who helped untold numbers of children see the stories amid the chicken scratch, and thus made them into lifetime readers.
Record details
- ISBN: 1416908129
- ISBN: 9781416908128
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: 1st edition.
- Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2008.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | AD920L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.3 0.5 124697. Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.9 0.5 124697. |
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| Subject: | Books and reading > Juvenile fiction. Librarians > Juvenile fiction. Packhorse librarians > Juvenile fiction. Appalachian Region > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Fiction. |
Available copies
- 51 of 57 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 57 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | PIC HEN (Text) | 37810434774153 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
