| Mary Ingalls on Her Own Contributor(s): Kimmel, Elizabeth Cody (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060009055 ISBN-13: 9780060009052 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2007 Annotation: When she was just fourteen-years-old Mary Ingalls fell ill with scarlet fever and lost her sight. Now two years later Mary is getting the chance to continue her education at the Iowa College for the Blind. Going back to school is a dream come true for Mary, and at the Iowa College she will not only take academic classes, but will also learn Braille and other skills that will make her independent once again. But with this new opportunity comes new challenges, and as Mary struggles to adjust to life without her family, she is also forced to take a hard look at her future, and confront her true feelings about being blind. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2007010908 |
| Lexile Measure: 790 |
| Series: Little House |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.1" W x 8.56" (0.70 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Geographic Orientation - Iowa - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 120405 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mary IngalLs lost her sight after a devastating bout of scarlet fever. Now Mary has the opportunity to attend the Iowa College for the Blind, where she will get a fresh start with her education and can learn the skills she needs for an independent future as well. It seems like a dream come true. But it also means leaving her cherished family behind in Dakota Territory, including her sister Laura. Laura's feisty personality has always complemented Mary's quiet nature, and ever since Mary lost her sight, Laura has served as Mary's eyes to the world. Now that she's on her own, Mary must learn to get along without her beloved sister, and in the process realizes that she may have a bit of Laura's spunk in her after all. For the first time, readers will get a glimpse into the life of Mary Ingalls and will discover a whole new side of this Little House sister they've gotten to know through Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Little House books. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kimmel, Elizabeth Cody: - Elizabeth Kimmel Willard, the pen name for Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, is a lifetime Little House enthusiast. She is the author of many books for children, including the Lily B. series. She lives in Cold Spring, New York, with her husband and their daughter. |