| Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail Contributor(s): Thermes, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419728393 ISBN-13: 9781419728396 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017016633 |
| Lexile Measure: 890 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.1" W x 11.2" (1.30 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Appalachians - Chronological Period - 1950's |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 501257 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Emma Gatewood's life was far from easy. In rural Ohio, she managed a household of 11 kids alongside a less-than-supportive husband. One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk . . . and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail. With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises. When things got particularly tough, she relied on the kindness of strangers or sheer luck to get her through the night. When the newspapers got wind of her amazing adventure, the whole country cheered her on to the end of her trek, which came just a few months after she set out. A story of true grit and girl power at any age, Grandma Gatewood proves that no peak is insurmountable. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thermes, Jennifer: - Jennifer Thermes is a map illustrator and the author-illustrator of books for children, including Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure and Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail. She lives in Connecticut. |