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Paperback: 72 pages
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press (September 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 156397679X
ISBN-13: 978-1563976797
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,245,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #102 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Exploration & Discovery #103 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Biographical > United States #1720 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > United States
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Brenner did an excellent job of introducing us to life in the South during the early 1800's especially as it pertained to riverboat life and plantation living. Furthermore, I was intrigued by the details presented regarding Audubon's lack of recognition and countless failures during his life as well as the unusual techniques he used to make his paintings. Also, I found myself somnewhat disappointed in his character flaws that were revealed in the account. Children will find all of these details fascinating. What an incredible opportunity to introduce some of Audubon's works as well as discuss the various character issues involved in the book. I was somewhat disappointed when I discovered the journal entry style was not fron an authentic diary, but the author assures in the afterward that she built her story around true accounts pieced together. I can't wait to read this book together with my son.
This book is recommended as a part of our 4th grade reading curriculum (Houghton Mifflin). As an adult it is historically interesting but not so for most 4th graders. First, few students even know who James Audubon is so to make the book meaningful you need to talk about him and show some of his work. Most books on the subject or in the adult section of the public library. Second, most students are now very urban and describing this wilderness that he lives in is a very fuzzy and most students don't get it. The book is interesting but I wouldn't buy more than 1 copy for my classroom library.
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