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Thanksgiving: The True Story Hardback - 2008

by Penny Colman

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In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Colman paints a fascinating picture of the Thanksgiving holiday by examining numerous traditions that have been predecessors to the national holiday celebrated today. Illustrations.

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Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate with a Thanksgiving meal. But what is the origin of this tradition? Did it really begin when the Pilgrims and Native Americans got together in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question--does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?--and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story.

Thanksgiving is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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  • Title Thanksgiving: The True Story
  • Author Penny Colman
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition, 1
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Henry Holt & Company
  • Publication date 2008-09-16
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780805082296 / 0805082298
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.7 in (23.62 x 19.30 x 1.78 cm)
  • Age range 10 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 9
  • Themes
    • Holiday: Thanksgiving
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Thanksgiving Day, United States - Social life and customs
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007046943
  • Dewey Decimal Code 394.264

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Citations

  • Booklist, 09/01/2008, Page 93
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 11/01/2008, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 11/01/2008, Page 647
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2009, Page 0
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 07/15/2008, Page 746
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/2008, Page 142
  • Voice of Youth Advocates, 08/01/2008, Page 0

About the author

PENNY COLMAN is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey.

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