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The Lost Colony of Roanoke
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke Hardback - 2004

by Jean Fritz; Hudson Talbott (Illustrator)

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The creators of "Leonardo's Horse," an ALA Notable Book, again combine their masterful talents to illuminate a tragic piece of history that still fascinates Americans today--the disappearance of 115 colonists in 1587, who seemingly vanished without a trace. Full color.

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke is one of the most puzzling mysteries in America's history. In 1587, 115 colonists sailed to the new world, eager to build the brand new Cittie of Raleigh, only to disappear practically without a trace. Where did they go? What could have possibly happened?

Who better to collect and share the clues than Jean Fritz and Hudson Talbott?

The creators of Leonardo's Horse, an American Library Association Notable Book, again combine their masterful talents to illuminate a tragic piece of history that still fascinates Americans today.

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke is one of the most puzzling mysteries in America's history. In 1587, 115 colonists sailed to the new world, eager to build the brand new Cittie of Raleigh, only to disappear practically without a trace. Where did they go? What could have possibly happened?

Who better to collect and share the clues than Jean Fritz and Hudson Talbott?

The creators of Leonardo's Horse, an American Library Association Notable Book, again combine their masterful talents to illuminate a tragic piece of history that still fascinates Americans today.

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  • Title The Lost Colony of Roanoke
  • Author Jean Fritz; Hudson Talbott (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition Illustrated.
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date 2004-05-24
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps
  • ISBN 9780399240270 / 0399240276
  • Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.26 x 8.24 x 0.48 in (26.06 x 20.93 x 1.22 cm)
  • Age range 07 to 10 years
  • Grade levels 2 - 5
  • Reading level 850
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 16th Century
    • Geographic Orientation: North Carolina
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Roanoke Colony, Roanoke Island (N.C.) - History - 16th
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2002152000
  • Dewey Decimal Code 975.617

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Citations

  • Booklist, 04/01/2004, Page 1362
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 06/01/2004, Page 417
  • Horn Book Magazine, 05/01/2004, Page 344
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2004, Page 482
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 04/01/2004, Page 329
  • New York Times, 08/08/2004, Page 16
  • Publishers Weekly, 05/17/2004, Page 52
  • School Library Journal, 05/01/2004, Page 167

About the author

Jean Fritz, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Homesick, is best known for her engaging and enlightening nonfiction for young readers, including What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?, And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?, and Shh! We're Writing the Constitution. She was honored with the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature by the New York State Library Association, and won the Children's Literature Legacy Award for her career contribution to American children's literature.
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