Learning to be a soldier the boston massacre london. Br4, and was included in 100 best books for children by anita silvey. You may also want to read editorials on a variety of topics that anita silvey wrote as editor of the horn book magazine. One of her early memories is listening to her mother read poetry aloud as silvey washed the dishes. Her voice is authoritative and steeped in experience. Bookseller, soldier, patriot anita silvey, wendell minor on. She is the editor of childrens books and their creators and the author of several nonfiction books for young readers, including untame. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by anita silvey and wendell minor makes a strong case for tradition.
In 1750 henry was born into a working class boston. It is the birthdate of american author sarah orne jewett 18491909, best known for the country of the pointed firs. To do this she has appeared frequently on npr, the today show, 60 minutes, and radio programs in the united states and canada to talk about books for children and teenagers. I definitely recommend it as a book to teach kids about history, but id be curious to know how this book was given to me as a gift when i worked at a childrens toybookstore in high school. His father was a shipbuilder who, due to financial reverses, left the family for sint eustatius in the west indies where he died in 1762 of unknown causes henry was admitted to the boston latin school, where he studied greek, latin. She is the editor of childrens books and their creators and the author of 100 best books for children and the bookaday almanac. The wild life of birute mary galdika and her fearless quest to save orangutans, untamed.
Bookseller, soldier, patriot anita silvey, clarion books, november 2010. Despite the book s clarity, many young listeners still may not understand the enormity of the enterprise or its importance in u. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by anita silvey, illustrated by wendell minor, is presented. She has worked as a publisher, a critic, a commentator, and a writer of books for young readers. Author and editor, anita silvey, wrote a wonderful picture book biography of henry knox, published in 2010. A few other events for may 9 happy birthday richard adams watership down. Let your voice be heard anita silvey author 2016 500 great books for teens anita silvey author 2006 henry knox anita silvey author wendell minor illustrator 2010 the plant hunters anita silvey author 2015 the plant hunters anita silvey author 2015. The last train gordon titcomb, a neal porter bookroaring brook press, september 2010. Anita silvey is currently considered a single author. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by anita silvey goodreads. Henry knoxs parents, william and mary nee campbell, were ulster scots immigrants who emigrated from londonderry to boston in 1729. She is the editor of childrens books and their creators and the author of 100 best books for children and the book aday almanac. William knox boarded a ship bound for the west indies 1759 when his business interests collapsed.
The boston massacre london book store lucy flucker the battles of lexington and concord the occupation of boston guns for general washington fort ticonderoga across lake champlain a noble train of artillery traveling over the ice all the. Henry knox accomplished the amazing feat of bringing a large supply of cannon down to general george washington from fort ticonderoga relying on his passion for and knowledge about artillery and his uncanny ability to see possibilities where others saw only problems. I came across a childrens book on general henry knox at the library the other day and thought id share, as he was someone people know little to nothing about from our revolution, but who gave us a tremendous service. I hunted this down through the public library after reading don browns new picture book henry and the cannons. I dont love anita silveys new book, the plant hunters, because its about plants. The information is easily accessible in an alphabetical arrangement to make a range of information available from a to z. Bookseller, soldier, patriot kindle edition by anita silvey.
Silvey presents the dramatic story of his achievements which is a littleknown episode in the history of the american revolution. Henry knox was born in his familys boston home july 25, 1750. Although she won the newbery award for ginger pye in 1951, estess earlier book, the hundred dresses, has emerged as one of our most unusual and powerful classics. This is the latest picture book biography from silvey whose oeuvre includes henry knox. Anita silvey has served as editorinchief at the horn book magazine and worked in childrens trade publishing. The author of 100 best books for children and 500 great books for teens anita silvey has devoted 40 years to promoting books that will turn the youngand familiesinto readers.
The first half of this fully illustrated book deftly portrays knox as a likable, optimistic youth, while the second half shows. After the american victory, washington turned over day to day operations of the army to knox. Selected letters of henry james to edmund gosse, 18821915. Its a great read and a visual treat for children and adults. Visionary general of the american revolution, by mark puls. A hearty eater, dapper dresser, bookseller to loyalists and patriots alike, and married into a staunch loyalist family. Programs can also be planned to meet your groups specific needs.
Henry knox perfect picture book friday miss marples musings. Anita silvey author of everything i need to know i. Children intrigued by browns succinct summary will want to follow up with anita silvey s henry knox. Silveys passion for literature, linking readers to lasting books recognizes its impact on readers. In 1887, buffalo bill codys wild west show opens in london. The wild life of jane goodall and let your voice be heard. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Bookseller, soldier, patriot kindle edition by anita. Despite the books clarity, many young listeners still may not understand the enormity of the enterprise or its importance in u. Henry knox, bookseller, soldier, patriot is a great story of a great man.
Silvey is the editor of childrens books and their creators, an overview of 20th century childrens books. Henry knox bookseller, soldier, patriot a book and a hug. Its the very image of what most people would envision a nonfiction picturebook to be. I am an actor with the american historical theater, et al, and my own production company, who has the honour of portraying one of the greatest, yet largely uncelebrated, founding fathers of the u. Bookseller, solider, patriot, illustrated by wendell minor 2010. Henry knox was a portly young bookseller who avidly read books on military. Henry and the cannons by don brown, don brown kirkus.
Descended from scottish nobility by way of ireland, henry was the seventh of ten sons born to william and mary knox nee campbell, four of whom survived to adulthood. Besides having missed this in my history background, i missed it a few years ago when anita silvey published henry knox. Henry knox, a bookseller who travels 300 miles to fort ticonderoga to acquire 59 cannons knox was also the subject of anita silvey and wendell minors 2010 picture. With a foreword by jane goodall, a great many photographs of her early years and field work studying chimpanzees, a format that draws the reader in, and a carefully researched and written narrative, this is a book. Apr 15, 20 unlike lynn, i do not remember the story of henry knox. In the name of medical research or furthering scientific knowledge, the explorers. But his fascination with warfare and strategy and his support of the patriot cause prepared him to do what no one else thought was possible. Find link is a tool written by edward betts searching for anita silvey 43 found 86 total alternate case. Born in 1947 in bridgeport, connecticut, silvey has served as editorinchief of the horn book magazine and as vicepresident at houghton mifflin where she oversaw childrens and young adult book publishing. I probably heard then about henry knox, bookseller, soldier, patriot, but silvey uses his diary and other primary sources to bring him to life. Unlike lynn, i do not remember the story of henry knox. I finished reading this book over the last few days, and i was impressed with its authors depth and honest belief in. Born on may 9, 1906, in west haven, connecticut, eleanor estes worked in the new york public library until her first book, the moffats, was published in 1941.
In this role, he oversaw demobilization of the continental army. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bookseller, soldier, patriot kindle edition by silvey, anita, minor, wendell. Anita silvey is an engaging and versatile speaker whose deep knowledge of childrens book publishing. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The first half of this fully illustrated book deftly portrays knox as a likable, optimistic youth, while the second half. This is a book about men and women willing to travel long distances at great personal discomfort and inconvenience to find a plant. After being riveted by dan browns new book, a friend alerted me to silveys version and i hit the public library. Henry knox is an interesting figure, and i didnt know about his love of books until this book came into my hands. I finished reading this book over the last few days, and i was. In 2002, silvey published the essential guide to childrens books and their creators, 100 best books for children and 500 great books for teens.
Anita silvey is among todays foremost authorities on childrens books. A very young bookseller learning to be a soldier the boston massacre london book store lucy flucker the battles of lexington and concord the occupation of boston guns for general washington fort ticonderoga across lake champlain a noble train of artillery traveling over the ice all the kingdoms of the earth the old sow dorchester heights entering boston. Bookseller, soldier, patriot hardcover november 15, 2010 by anita silvey author visit amazons anita silvey page. To engage my services, contact me, bob heffner, at 2674148964. Anita silvey is an engaging and versatile speaker whose deep knowledge of childrens book publishing, libraries, and education will help your guests arrive at a better understanding of the field. Henry knox served for almost every major encounter of the war and was present for the battle of yorktown. Anita silvey has spent more than forty years in the childrens book field, including several years as the vice president and publisher of childrens books for houghton mifflin company, and eleven years as editorinchief at the horn book magazine, during which time she launched the biannual publication of the horn book guide. She is the creator of both the online and the print editions of the childrens bookaday almanac, and teaches courses in the graduate school of library and information science and the childrens literature program at simmons college. As she says in this volume, life is a banquet and most of us starve, when it comes to knowledge about books for young readers. Anita silvey is the author of everything i need to know i learned from a childrens book 3. Wendell minor presents a biography of the man in charge of the artillery during the revolutionary war, who became a trusted advisor to george washington and the secretary of war in the newly appointed government. Children intrigued by browns succinct summary will want to follow up with anita silveys henry knox.
A hearty eater, dapper dresser, bookseller to loyalists and patriots alike,and married into a staunch loyalist family, henry knox may seem an unlikely hero. Anita silvey author of everything i need to know i learned. I regret not having this book when my parents dragged me through colonial forts and hotspots of the american revolution. She is the creator of both the online and the print editions of the childrens book aday almanac, and teaches courses in the graduate school of library and information science and the childrens literature program at simmons college. Silvey paints a broader picture by setting the scene for the need for the cannons to be moved and. Happy birthday to aliki digging up dinosaurs, mummies made in egypt, feelings and to me, anita silvey the plant hunters, henry knox. It has paintings, not caricatures or cartoon type illustrations. Breaking through the misconceptions by dayna winters, patricia gardner and angela kaufman. Henry knox books, artillery and war founder of the day. Anita silvey has spent more than thirty years in the childrens book field, including eleven years as editorinchief at the horn book magazine. Available now the buffalo are back jean craighead george, dutton, may, 2010 and. The wild life of jane goodallby anita silvey is the fascinating story of the childhood and career of the famed scientist. Anita silvey has spent her career working in the field of childrens literature.
Knox was a boston bookseller in colonial america who would go on to join the continental army and later the young countrys first secretary of war. Childrens literature expert and author, anita silvey, brings us a littleknown story of a former boston bookseller, now soldier, who brought an. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henry knox. Books by author books by series collectible editions coming soon by date kids books new releases teen books this seasons most anticipated books top books of the month. Bookseller, soldier, patriot hardcover the hickory. Bookseller, soldier, patriot followed in 2010 and the plant hunters was published in 2012. As editor of horn book, she read several thousand books a year, hunting for those of exceptional quality that children return to again and again. Henry knox perfect picture book friday miss marples. About the author anita silvey has spent more than thirty years in the childrens book field, including eleven years as editorinchief at the horn book magazine. When henry knox was still a boy his father left the family and henry had to. The book centers on a boy named little willy who enters a dog sled race. Jewetts childrens book play days was published in 1878. Anita silvey is an author, editor, and literary critic in the genre of childrens literature. Share anita silvey quotations about reading and books.
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