Eleanor Roosevelt by Russell Freedman
A 1994 Newbery Honor Book 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.
Russell Freedman (1929-2018) transformed non-fiction for children through his insightful narrative, comprehensive research, careful selection of photographs, and deep understanding of his subject matter. He was well known for his riveting biographies and masterful accounts of the history of the United States. One of the most honored writers for children, his many awards include the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and a National Humanities Medal. Major works include Freedom Walkers; Lincoln: A Photobiography; Because They Marched; The Wright Brothers: How They Invented The Airplane; Vietnam: A History of the War. Peter Malone's fine artist prints are widely collected. His illustrations have appeared in The New Yorker as well as in books for children. He lives in England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780899198620 |
| ISBN 10 | 0899198627 |
| Title | Eleanor Roosevelt |
| Author | Russell Freedman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 1993-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Prizes | Winner of Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (Nonfiction) 1994, Commended for Newbery Medal (Children's) 1994 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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