River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780060284008)

The story of the life of Mark Twain, by the same author/illustrator team that brought us the remarkable picture book biography Pioneer Girl. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Along the banks of the great Mississippi River, a young boy named Samuel Clemens raced to the docks whenever he heard that familiar cry. He dreamed of exploring the world beyond his river town. Little did he know that one day he would become the famous writer Mark Twain, and write about his boyhood adventures along the bustling river waterfront in the classic stories The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Now noted historian William Anderson tells the colorful story of Sam's life as he grows from a mischievous boy into the enterprising author. Dan Andreasen's fresh, vibrant paintings capture the spirit of the storyteller who will live on forever as one of America's literary icons.

Author: William Anderson
ISBN-10: 0060284005
ISBN-13: 9780060284008
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 02/18/2003
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.34h x 8.84w x 0.32d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 68342 / River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2003 pg. 56
Publishers Weekly 02/17/2003 pg. 75
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2003 pg. 264
School Library Journal 03/01/2003 pg. 212
Booklist 04/15/2003 pg. 1472
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 458 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 458 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw