Building a Dream: Mary Bethune's School (Stories of America) [Paperback]

Richard Kelso (Author), Debbe Heller (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0811480577 | ISBN-13: 978-0811480574 | Edition: 1st

Describes Mary Bethune's struggle to establish a school for black children in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-- With an initial investment of less than two dollars, Bethune began to fulfill her dream of operating a quality school for poor African-American children. Eventually, it grew from a beginning enrollment of 5 girls in 1904 to close to 250 students in 1906. Bethune is portrayed as a strong and determined woman whose faith never waivered in trying times. This short history of a landmark school vividly illustrates the importance of education and to what great lengths people have gone to obtain one. Also, the book demonstrates how dreams of a better life and opportunity can become a reality. Unfortunately, the ink drawings are not very engaging. A four-paged section of notes is appended. --Jeanette Lambert, Nashville Metropolitan Schools, TN
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Steck-Vaughn Company; 1st edition (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811480577
• ISBN-13: 978-0811480574
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,985,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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