{"product_id":"abe-lincoln-crosses-a-creek-deborah-hopkinson-9781524701581","title":"Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale (Introducing His Forgotten Frontier Friend)","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow, I'm sure you know lots about Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. But what you might not know is that Abe would never have become president if it hadn't been for Austin Gollaher. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn the story of what really happened to Honest Abe when he was just a kid in this nonfiction picture book that's perfect for President's Day and every day  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The year is 1816. Abe is only seven years old, and his pal, Austin Gollaher, is ten. Abe and Austin decide to journey down to Knob Creek. The water looks scary and deep, and Austin points out that they don't know how to swim. Nevertheless, they decide to traverse it. I won't tell you what happens, but let's just say that our country wouldn't be the same if Austin hadn't been there to help his friend.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBulletin\u003c\/i\u003e Blue Ribbon Book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Rewarding on many levels, this high-spirited picture book is an engaging example of metafiction for the younger set.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A lively, participatory tale. . . . \u003cb\u003eThis is a book you should add to your shelves.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"It's a winner.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deborah Hopkinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1524701580\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524701581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragonfly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/13\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 11.30w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e124994 \/ Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale (Introducing His Forgotten Frontier Friend)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Deborah Hopkinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43979908284671,"sku":"9781524701581","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_459d549e-e3ce-4cfc-acea-ce0e64cc6376.jpg?v=1683247375","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abe-lincoln-crosses-a-creek-deborah-hopkinson-9781524701581","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}