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Regina Rosalie 'Sally' Gallagher. Herman Austin Jefferies. Lilian D Jefferies. The story of crossing the river is almost besides the point--the real fun is when the narrator, assuming the voice of author Deborah Hopkinson, talks to the illustrator, John Hendrix, or when we see John's hand scribbling different versions of the story in his characteristic, indie-cartoonish style.
I would highly recommend this book for use in the classroom for introducing how difficult it is to know history and how fun it can be to try to piece together.
Third grade and up. May 12, Diane rated it it was amazing Shelves: figurative-language , voice , picture-books , read-in , theme. The narrator addresses questions to the reader, asks for audience participation and gives direction to the illustrator.
There are a few primary source quotes interspersed into the text as dialogue. Hopkinson has really made history come to life. Nov 03, Matthew rated it it was amazing Shelves: biographical-picture-books , historical-picture-books. Easil among the most inventive approaches to writing a historical account of an imporantant event I've ever seen.
I'm not sure which person to say this is written from, only that the author is very conversational and the story is both fun and quirky. I really loved this book. So creative.
Feb 14, Bridget rated it it was amazing. This is one of my favorite picture books. It's fun and adventurous spirit are infectious.
It is a joy to read aloud. The message of friendship will choke you up and it's wonderful for kids to see this larger than life figure as a kid, same as them. I'd give it more stars if I could. Aug 22, Donalyn rated it really liked it Shelves: mg-ya-picture-books-fiction. A playful over-the-top retelling of a little-known event in the life of our most beloved president, Abraham Lincoln.
Begs to be read aloud. Oct 24, Jaynee Sant rated it really liked it Shelves: educ Abe Lincoln's first best friend was Austin. One day, they decide to cross Knob Creek and Abe falls off the log, luckily Austin is there to rescue him and they return home to safety. This book is so cute! It uses a post-modern elements to tell this unheard of story.
The writing style is interactive using phrases like,"let's all clap together," and commenting as if the illustrator is currently illustrating. In turn, this makes it feel like you're listening to the author tell a story as she would t Abe Lincoln's first best friend was Austin. In turn, this makes it feel like you're listening to the author tell a story as she would to a friend.
I would love to use this book in my classroom! It is such a fun approach to historical fiction! Many students don't look forward to history, but this book would make them excited to read more!
After reading this book to my class, I would have them do a writing assignment where they retold a historical event we are currently studying in a new exciting way.
I would tell them to break all the traditional rules of a standard five paragraph essay and encourage them to add personality, voice and excitement to bring the event to life. Aug 17, Maria Rowe rated it it was amazing Shelves: childrens-books , abraham-lincoln , historical-fiction , read I thought this was great! It's really rare that Lincoln's near-drowning is ever mentioned, and I was surprised to see an entire book about the event. It's also neat to see Austin Gollaher getting some credit for saving 7 year old Lincoln's life.
The writing was a bit over the top, but I think it'd work great for reading aloud. The illustrations are fantastic, and beautifully detailed. Something I didn't really like is the writer referring to the illustrator in the story, saying, "I've asked my f I thought this was great!
Something I didn't really like is the writer referring to the illustrator in the story, saying, "I've asked my friend John to help out by drawing some pictures. It's just weird.
Interesting side note: there is a reconstructed cabin of the Lincoln family home in Knob Creek, and it was made with wood from the Gollaher family cabin. So once again, Austin Gollaher helped Lincoln! Ha Also, the creek Lincoln almost drowned in, has nearly dried up. Dec 06, Danielle Halikias rated it it was amazing Shelves: life-stories-biographies. A unique perspective on Abraham Lincoln's life that many people do not know about. A story about young Abe being saved by his friend from drowning in the creek.
A story about how a good deed can go a long way when saving a friend, especially if he will eventually become the President of America. I like how this story focuses on Abe's life before he became president, before that was even a thought in his mind.
The concept of saving someone's life that will eventually impact the entire countr 1. The concept of saving someone's life that will eventually impact the entire country forever will blow the mind of each reader. The art and imagery is appealing and creative. I came across this gem of a book by accident at the library. This is a story of Abe and his first childhood friend. This is cleverly written, entertaining and funny! And of course the illustrations are bright, colorful, fun and just perfect with the words!
I got this to read to my 5 year old son, but my 9 year old son joined us as well and really enjoyed it! Nov 30, Teshamae rated it it was amazing Shelves: library. This delightful tale tells kids a story about President Abe Lincoln as a kid that you don't typically hear about.
I'm pretty sure that now my kids will remember Abe Lincoln fondly and be able to picture him as a kid like them who grew up to be President. I also love how the author and illustrator give kids a peek into what it is like to write and illustrate a book.
Reading it is like giving them a How to Write a Story lesson! May 29, Kelly rated it it was amazing Shelves: historical-fiction. This story takes place in Kentucky in the early s when Abe Lincoln was just a boy. We meet one of his childhood friends, Austin. Abe and Austin are playing one day and decide to cross a river with raging waves. The only way to get across is on a slippery log that is only a few feet above the waves. Luckily, Austin is there to rescue Abe.
Feb 09, Shay rated it really liked it Shelves: kids-books. I loved the way the author told this story - the style the narrator talked in and talking to the illustrator. I liked that the author pointed out writing about historical events because you won't know every last detail. I'd never heard of Austin Gallaher before.
I think it's fun for kids to think of Lincoln as a child not just as the tall older man we always see him as. Once Abe Lincoln was just a boy who didn't listen to his mother. Nov 06, Gabriella Bumbaca rated it it was amazing Shelves: childrens-lit. Genre: Historical Fiction Grade Range: Review: The way that this story was written was just absolutely phenomenal. I loved how the author and illustrator actually talk to the reader and give the illusion that they are painting the story as we are reading it.
A great way to teach children about history without it being boring! Historical fiction based on a true story K-4 can be used as mentor text for I loved the voice that the author used for this book, informally speaking to the reader and including the illustrator as a character, too: "I like it [the story] so well I've asked my friend John to help out by drawing some pictures. We promised each other that we would never tell anybody about it, and never did for years.
I never told any one of it until after Lincoln was killed. Austin Gollaher, Abraham Lincoln's closest childhood friend, lived until Edward Steers Gettysburg, Thomas Publications, Abe and I went to the same school.
My father Zachariah Riney, was the teacher. I can see the old school house now, the old lady continues with a far-away look in her eyes. It was built of rough logs, as all school houses were in those days and mostly all of the dwelling houses, daubed with mud.
The school house had no windows, but one log removed the length of the building served for light and ventilation. The floor was a dirt one, leveled and beaten solid. The benches consisted of logs split in the middle and place alongside the walls. There was just one bench made of plank supported by stumps. This the privilege of sitting upon it. The old lady laughed as her memory called her back eighty long years and evidently the senses of her childhood were vividly presented to her mind.
She continued But you want to know about little Abe. He was then barely seven years old and I was ten. I remember his big sister bringing him to school the first day. Oh, she was fond of him, she also attended school there; and all day long, whether at lessons or at play, her careful eye was constantly watching him.
She was a regular little mother to him. I have seen her on rainy days, or when the roads were muddy, carrying him in her arms to and from the school house.
At playtime she would always insist that he play with her and the girls. In those days quit a number of the scholars were full grown men. A school session lasted the summer months, because it was too cold to go to school in the winter.
It therefore took a long time to acquire such an education as the county afforded. But little Abe would not consent to be held to his sister's apron strings. He had a will of his own and, strangly enought he did seek the society of boys his own age. The one thing I remember most about him was his unfailing good humor.
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