Our Only May Amelia (Thorndike Large Print Literacy Bridge Series) - Hardcover

Holm, Jennifer L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786227427 ISBN 13: 9780786227426

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2000

Synopsis

As the only girl in a Finnish American family of seven brothers, May Amelia Jackson resents being expected to act like a lady while growing up in Washington state in 1899.

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Review:

"An unforgettable heroine narrates Holm's extraordinary debut novel. May Amelia's spunky narrative voice gives the novel its immediacy and potency. Not to be missed."--"Publishers Weekly"The voice of the colloquial first-person narrative rings true and provides a vivid picture of frontier and pioneer life in Washington State in 1899."Horn Book"The robust characterizations captivate, the lilting dialogue twangs, and the sharply individual first-person narrative gives the material authority and polish."Kirkus Reviews

From the Back Cover:

It isn′t easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but it′s particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can′t seem to abide her family′s insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. She′s sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. And now that Mama′s going to have a baby, maybe there′s hope.

Inspired by the diaries of her great-aunt, the real May Amelia, first-time novelist Jennifer Holm has given us a beautifully crafted tale of one young girl whose unique spirit captures the courage, humour, passion and depth of the American pioneer experience.

∗Newbery Honour Book (USA), 2000

Ages 10+

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0786227427
• ISBN 13: 9780786227426
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 261