| The John Hancock Club Contributor(s): Borden, Louise (Author), Gustavson, Adam (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1416918132 ISBN-13: 9781416918134 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2007 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Sean McFerrin and his third grade class in Room 121 can't wait to learn how to write in cursive handwriting. Their teacher, Mrs. Tovani, promises that whoever learns to use a legible and elegant cursive will be inducted into the John Hancock Club. Joining a club sounds exciting, but "who" is John Hancock? As Sean and his classmates practice cursive writing, they also learn about John Hancock, a patriot in the American Revolution who had a very special signature and who was cheered in an extraspecial way: "Huzzah! Huzzah!" Will Sean's cursive ever be good enough for him to join a club named after such an important man? The surprises in store for Sean and his friends make for the best third grade year ever! "Huzzah!"
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2005033171 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.42" W x 9.36" (0.71 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 118924 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sean McFerrin and his third grade class in Room 121 can't wait to learn how to write in cursive handwriting. Their teacher, Mrs. Tovani, promises that whoever learns to use a legible and elegant cursive will be inducted into the John Hancock Club. Joining a club sounds exciting, but who is John Hancock? As Sean and his classmates practice cursive writing, they also learn about John Hancock, a patriot in the American Revolution who had a very special signature and who was cheered in an extraspecial way: Huzzah Huzzah Will Sean's cursive ever be good enough for him to join a club named after such an important man? The surprises in store for Sean and his friends make for the best third grade year ever Huzzah |
Contributor Bio(s): Gustavson, Adam: - Adam Gustavson is a graduate of Rowan University and the Master of Fine Arts Illustration program at the School of Visual Arts in New York. In addition to illustrating picture books, he currently teaches at Passaic County Community College and Seton Hall University. He lives and paints in West Orange, New Jersey, with his wife, their children, several guitars, and a ferret named Gracie.Borden, Louise: - Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children's books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K!, which won the Christopher Medal, and The A+ Custodian. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com. |