George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake?including what the first president ate for breakfast! ?The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful.? --Booklist ?A delightful book?The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking and a determined child.? --The New York Times Book Review ?Younger and reluctant readers may enjoy this, as it offers a painless way of picking up information.? --School Library Journal
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"The question I am most often asked," Jean Fritz says, "is how do I find my ideas? The answer is: I don't. Ideas find me. A character in history will suddenly step right out of the past and demand a book. Generally people don't bother to speak to me unless there's a good chance that I'll take them on." Throughout almost four decades of writing about history, Jean Fritz has taken on plenty of people, starting with George Washington in The Cabin Faced West (1958). Since then, her refreshingly informal historical biographies for children have been widely acclaimed as "unconventional," "good-humored," "witty," "irrepressible," and "extraordinary."
In her role as biographer, Jean Fritz attempts to uncover the adventures and personalities behind each character she researches. "Once my character and I have reached an understanding," she explains, "then I begin the detective work--reading old books, old letters, old newspapers, and visiting the places where my subject lived. Often I turn up surprises and of course I pass these on." It is her penchant for making distant historical figures seem real that brings the characters to life and makes the biographies entertaining, informative, and filled with natural child appeal.
An original and lively thinker, as well as an inspiration to children and adults, Jean Fritz is undeniably a master of her craft. She was awarded the Regina Medal by the Catholic Library Association, presented with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award by the American Library Association for her "substantial and lasting contribution to children's literature," and honored with the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature, which was presented by the New York State Library Association for her body of work.
copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is wonderful and engaging. It is about a little boy, George W. Allen who shares his name and his birthday with George Washington. He knows many facts about George W. but he wants to know more. One day he decides he wants to know what George W. had for breakfast and the learning adventure begins!! I read it to my boys 6 and 4 and they loved it. My sons enjoyed the facts about George W. like: he had two horses named Nelson and Blueskin. There were many "fun facts" such as this in the book. I loved it because in addition to learning about George W., it shows children different ways to search for information. George Allen first goes to the library from there to the card catalog, and then the biographies. Then his family took a trip to Washington D.C., and to George Washington's home in Virginia. It's a great addition to any family library.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Turtleback
George Allen feels related to George Washington because they share a name and a birthday. He knows many facts about the first president but George Allen wants to know what Washington ate for his breakfast. His detemination to succeed makes the book an interesting tour through history. We learn many facts about Washington and also the rewards of perseverance.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a second grade teacher, and have a 8 and 4 year old at home. I loved this book, both at school and home. We read it every President's Day, and bake up a serving of hoecakes. It is a really fun way to teach children about the history of George Washington.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
I enjoy all of Jean Fritz's books, but this one is particularly fun. I read it to my class of 6th graders. We had to read 1/2 one day and the other half the next day. Read more
Published 20 hours ago by Lucy Jerome
2.0 out of 5 stars
not what I was looking for
I purchased this book to read orally to students in my classroom on the advice of a "teacher-suggested" lesson plan I was using to teach elementary students research. Read more
Published 7 months ago by teacherdeb
4.0 out of 5 stars
George Washington's Breakfast
Pretty interesting little book. I bought it for my grandson (7) and he enjoyed it.
Published on April 10, 2010 by Gigi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kids introduction to the world of historical research!
Young readers will be stimulated by Jean Fritz's story of a young lad who wants to know all there is to know about George Washington! Read more
Published on October 21, 2007 by J. Arena
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
I think this book is very awesome especially if you want to know what
George Washington ate. Read more
George Washington ate. Read more
Published on February 9, 2007
5.0 out of 5 stars
george washington's breakfast
You have the wrong illustrator listed. The illustration on the cover is by Tomie dePaola and you have Paul Galdone listed.
Published on September 29, 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
A book you can sink your teeth into!
I like this book because it is full of wondering to do. You think: "Will George Allen find out? What is next? How will he handle the situation? Read more
Published on April 9, 1997
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