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Mrs. Mack
Author
Illustrator
Patricia Polacco
Publication Date
January 15, 2001
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / 2nd − 3rd
Language
English
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Description
The bestselling author of "Rechenka's Eggs" and "The Keeping Quilt" shares a story of her childhood hero in this tribute to a woman who knew that working with and riding horses could test young people and change them in remarkable ways. A "Smithsonian Magazine" Notable Book of the Year. Full color.
Publication date
January 15, 2001
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780698118874
Lexile Measure
610
Publisher
Puffin Books
BISAC categories
JUV002130 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Horses
Publishers Weekly
PW called this story of a 10-year-old girl whose father decides she is old enough to ride a horse "inviting. The drawings convey the emotions of each scene, adding emphasis to pivotal points." Ages 4-8. (Jan.) Copyright 2000 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona's Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka's Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, Sticks and Stones, and Palace of Books. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.
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