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The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II. A Newberry Honor Book. AGES: 10 to 12 AUTHOR: Russell Freedman (1929-2018) received the Newbery Medal for Lincoln: A Photobiography. He was the recipient of three Newbery Honors, a National Humanities Medal, the Sibert Medal, the Orbis Pictus Award, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and was selected to give the 2006 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. Mr. Freedman lived in New York City and traveled widely to research his books.

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Author:   Russell Freedman
Publisher:   Houghton Mifflin
Imprint:   Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780395845202

ISBN 10:   0395845203
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   14 April 1997
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Freedman has created a sensitive biography of Eleanor Roosevelt -- certainly sympathetic but not overly adulatory; it captures her spirit. The beautifully crafted text flows smoothly and is accompanied by over one hundred black-and-white photographs portraying Roosevelt at every age. Young readers will find inspiration, hope, and guidance in the life of the outstanding woman. Bib., ind. -- Copyright (c) 1994 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.Horn Book Freedman at his best: a splendid achievement. Kirkus Reviews with Pointers

Freedman has created a sensitive biography of Eleanor Roosevelt -- certainly sympathetic but not overly adulatory; it captures her spirit. The beautifully crafted text flows smoothly and is accompanied by over one hundred black-and-white photographs portraying Roosevelt at every age. Young readers will find inspiration, hope, and guidance in the life of the outstanding woman. Bib., ind. -- Copyright (c) 1994 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.

Freedman at his best: a splendid achievement. -Freedman has created a sensitive biography of Eleanor Roosevelt -- certainly sympathetic but not overly adulatory; it captures her spirit. The beautifully crafted text flows smoothly and is accompanied by over one hundred black-and-white photographs portraying Roosevelt at every age. Young readers will find inspiration, hope, and guidance in the life of the outstanding woman. Bib., ind.- -- Copyright (c) 1994 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.Horn Book -Freedman at his best: a splendid achievement.- Kirkus Reviews with Pointers Freedman has created a sensitive biography of Eleanor Roosevelt -- certainly sympathetic but not overly adulatory; it captures her spirit. The beautifully crafted text flows smoothly and is accompanied by over one hundred black-and-white photographs portraying Roosevelt at every age. Young readers will find inspiration, hope, and guidance in the life of the outstanding woman. Bib., ind. -- Copyright (c) 1994 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.Horn Book Freedman at his best: a splendid achievement. Kirkus Reviews with Pointers

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Russell Freedman received the Newbery Medal for LINCOLN: A PHOTOBIOGRAPHY. He is also the recipient of three Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and was selected to give the 2006 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. Mr. Freedman lives in New York City.

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