Before King George the Third was either king or the Third, he was just plain George, a bashful boy who blushed easily
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Acclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history. She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.
Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.
Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice Awards.
She passed away on May 14, 2017.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George I. It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers. The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . .--Children's Literature. Seller Inventory # 00109489092
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Fair. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0590412000-4-38002917
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Third Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0590412000-11-1
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George I. It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers. The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . .--Children's Literature. Seller Inventory # CIN0590412000G
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # K03M-00886
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0590412000I2N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0590412000I3N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0590412000I2N00
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Third Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 6382273-6
Seller: Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Tomie De Paola (illustrator). Seller Inventory # CCVV.0590412000.A