Sleds on Boston Common by Louise Borden
Times were hard for the people of colonial Boston in the winter of 1774. Not only had King George I of England closed the Boston harbor to punish all those who spoke against his harsh laws, he had sent thousands of soldiers, led by their commander-in-chief General Thomas Gage, to reinforce his edicts. Large numbers of British soldiers were encamped on the Boston Common, preventing the people of Boston from using their own public space. But at least the king had not closed the schools -- young Henry Price and his two brothers still had classes every day.It had snowed hard for three nights, but Henry's ninth birthday was clear, perfect for sled riding. To his delight, despite the hard times, he was given a beautiful new sled made by his father. Excited by the thought of sledding on the Common, which had the best hills in Boston, Henry and his brothers took their sleds to school. Their sister, Kate, met them at lunchtime with corn bread, apple jam, and her own sled. Together, they hurried to the Common -- only to find that British troops had put their tents and cooking fires right in the middle of the sled runs. But Henry was determined to try his new sled. Could he find a way?
Based on the local lore of Boston, this tale of a courageous boy gives a rich picture of colonial life at a troubled time.
Louise Borden was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1949. Inspired by a grandmother who loved history, Borden grew up fascinated by the stories of ordinary people and their relation to historical events. An avid reader of nonfiction and historical fiction, Borden majored in history at Denison University. She worked as a teaching assistant and later as a teacher for young children and realized a lifelong dream when she became co-owner of The Bookshelf, a bookstore in her hometown of Cincinnati. In 1971, Borden (then Walker) married Peter Borden. It was when the younger of their two daughters started elementary school that Borden began work on her first children's book, Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens: A Book About the Four Seasons. Her love of history has come into play in many of the books that have followed, as has her experience - through both teaching and parenthood - with children's thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Borden enjoys playing tennis, watching baseball (she's still an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds), and reading, a pastime which keeps her mindful of the interests of her audience.
Ted Lewin will make a 45 minute slide presentation on the making of a picture book from manuscript to finished art. He will also talk about the books that he writes and illustrates which are inspired from his extensive travels around the world. A Q&A session follows at the end of the program.
Ted Lewin will make a 45 minute slide presentation on the making of a picture book from manuscript to finished art. He will also talk about the books that he writes and illustrates which are inspired from his extensive travels around the world. A Q&A session follows at the end of the program.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780689828126 |
| ISBN 10 | 0689828128 |
| Title | Sleds on Boston Common |
| Author | Louise Borden |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| Year published | 2000-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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