The Nation's Choice: Theme Paperbacks on Level Theme 5 Grade 4 Mrs. Mack - Softcover

Houghton Mifflin Company

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618062505 ISBN 13: 9780618062508

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin School, 2000

Synopsis

The bestselling author of "Rechenka's Eggs" and "The Keeping Quilt" shares a story of her childhood hero, in this tribute to a woman who knew that working with and riding horses could test young people . . . and change them in remarkable ways. Full color.

About this title

About the Author

Studying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an MFA and a PhD in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen-exchange programs for writers and illustrators, Ms. Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects in the United States that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs. The mother of a grown son and a daughter, she currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Lincoln.

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-4-Another striking reminiscence from Polacco's childhood. This book relates the events of the author's 10th summer when she was taught horseback riding by the rough-and-ready Mrs. Mack. The narrative describes the bonds that formed between Patricia, a mare named Penny, and the residents of Dogpatch, a neighborhood in Lansing, MI. The realistic illustrations are in true Polacco form-pencil outlines selectively filled with watercolors. The artist has even treated her fans to two double-page spreads at critical junctures in the text. In appearance this is a picture book, but there are many full pages of text. Highest interest would lie with middle elementary horse lovers, but the format may discourage them from borrowing it. It would, however, lend itself nicely as a read-aloud for this age level. A touching story filled with loving detail.
Christy Norris Blanchette, Valley Cottage Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin School
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618062505
• ISBN 13: 9780618062508
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40