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From: Childhood Education
Date: 20030922
Author:Scherer, Amy E.
Il. by Colin Bootman. ISBN 0-823-1646-1. New York: Holiday House, 2003. Unp. $16.95. This remarkable picture book gives a historical account of the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1852 and whose work was championed by abolitionists. Facts about significant events in Stowe's life and exceptional illustrations help the reader visualize what life was like during the Civil War. This excellent book shows the reader that each individual person can make a difference in the world! Ages 8 up. Reviewed by Amy E. Scherer, St. Clair Area School District, St. ...
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