Dave Thomas: Honesty Pays (Awesome Values in Famous Lives) (Library Binding)

~ Barbara Kramer (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 3-5. The series has a rather unfortunate name (Awesome Values in Famous Lives), but this biography of Wendy's Restaurants founder, Dave Thomas, does a good job not only introducing Thomas but also explaining how he used his wealth and celebrity to make the world a better place. Thomas' experiences as a child profoundly affected his adult life. Adopted at birth, he never knew about his origins until he was much older. It was this experience that made him an adoption advocate in later life. After his mother died, he and his father ate most of their meals in restaurants, which led him into careers in the food service industry. The book doesn't beat readers over the head with its message about good values, letting it come across more subtly thanks to the way Kramer shapes the text. The bright, shiny format features good-size print, and the many interesting, color photographs give the book pick-me-up appeal. A time line, chapter notes, a brief glossary, and an introduction to further source material rounds out the presentation. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Elementary; 1 edition (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766023753
• ISBN-13: 978-0766023758
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #732,406 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)