Minn of the Mississippi (Paperback)

~ Holling C. Holling (Author) "THE old crow, sitting on the dead pine's tip, knew these great North Woods..." (more)
Key Phrases: old crow, little turtle, New Orleans, Upper Mississippi, Lake Pepin (more...)

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 88 pages Publisher: Sandpiper (October 11, 1978) Language: English ISBN-10: 0395273994 ISBN-13: 978-0395273999 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #6 in  Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Water #89 in  Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Fiction

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New Orleans, Upper Mississippi, Lake Pepin, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, Middle Mississippi, Miss Turtle, Lake Itasca, Lower River, Mound Builders, Giant Hydrant, The Falls, New Madrid, Wisconsin River, North Woods, Ohio River, Ole Mississip

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• Road Atlas by Rand McNally in Front Matter
• Huck Finn by Mark Twain on page 53
• The Mound-Builders (Classics Southeast Archaeology) by Henry Shetrone in Front Matter
• Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain on page 53
• Lower Mississippi by Hodding Carter in Front Matter

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• Newbery and Caldecott Trivia and More for Every Day of the Year: by Claudette Hegel on page 73, and Back Matter
• Zodiac by Degrees: 360 New Symbols by Martin Goldsmith on page 86, and page 242
• The Ecology, Exploitation and Conservation of River Turtles (Enviromental Science) by Don Moll on page 323, and Back Matter
• Storybook Travels: From Eloise's New York to Harry Potter's London, Visits to 30 of the Best-Loved Landmarks in Children's Literature by Colleen Dunn Bates on page 208
• Calico the Wonder Horse, or the Saga of Stewy Stinker by Virginia Lee Burton in Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 32 of 32 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars This is a book that will grow with your child., November 2, 1998 By  Diane P. Levine (Los Angeles Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Within moments of hatching in the headwaters of the Mississippi River, Minn, a female snapping turtle, loses a rear leg when a boy shoots her. She is rescued by a native American boy, who cares for her until she is well enough to go out on her own. She travels down the length of the river, avoiding turtle hunters, cruising over waterfalls and dams, laying eggs, and taking part in the life cycle of the river. The story follows Minn through her 25 year trip down to the Gulf of Mexico. It is told from the turtle's point-of-view and there are many charming full page color illustrations that the younger child will appreciate. Notes, pictures and maps in the margins of the text give details of the geography of the Mississippi, its animals, plants, cities, dams, bridges, that the older child and adult reader will find informative and meaningful. 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Every child deserves a chance to read this book., February 5, 2001 By  Gerome G. Torribio (Pomona, CA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Minn of the Mississippi (Hardcover) At age 52, I can vividly remember discovering this book in my local library as a boy in 4th grade, especially the luminous color illustrations and drawings Hollings used to tell the story of the journey of a snapping turtle from the Mississippi's trickling source in Minnesota, to its fullness in the Gulf of Mexico. In following the life of "Minn," from hatchling to a veteran survivor of many predators and adventures, I learned the history and lore of the river and the animals and people who live in it and along its banks. This is a book that does not talk down to its young readers. I am buying one now to read again, and to share with any grandchildren who may come along in our family. 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Still wonderful after all these years, September 12, 2002 By  Paul Hagar "hagar" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Minn of the Mississippi (Hardcover) I read this book in elementary school and went looking for it again last year as a gift for a niece. Be warned that there's a scene that she found really sad (Minn gets hurt) -- and it made her cry. So maybe it's not for sensitive first-graders. Still, the story is wonderful and little Minn is a great character. There's also a lot of fascinating natural detail. And stunning illustrations. It's a children's book version of a top-notch Nature documentary. "Nova" in print, if you will. Also check out Holling Clancy Holling's other books. They're all great, even looking back at them after three decades.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Minn of the Mississippi The book is wonderful for children especially in grade 5. Gives info about our country. Published 1 month ago by Wendi 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book Absolutely wonderful story and pictures of a turtle's century-long journey down the Mississippi River. Read more Published 1 month ago by RobRoy 5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT kids' story Holling writes GREAT adventure stories that provoke kids to think of the big picture as well as the details! I love his books, ever since I was little. Read more Published 2 months ago by Craig Szwed 5.0 out of 5 stars Staying Power I read this book when I was a girl in the fifties and was very happy to find it is still around. I am now reading it to my grandchildren. Read more Published 5 months ago by Betty W. Williams 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children The book presented a very interesting and clever way to teach a child history and culture. Published 10 months ago by Tim McCarble 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book for children I love this book because it teaches so much geography and history. The pictures are amazing. Published on August 5, 2007 by C. Jensen 5.0 out of 5 stars Minn of the Mississippi Read this book as a child, and wanted it in my own personal library. Wonderful book! Published on May 9, 2007 by Fred T. Berry III 5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite book I discovered this book when I was in fourth grade. I thought it was the best book ever written. I especially enjoyed the juxaposition of the biology of the snapping turtle with... Read more Published on November 12, 1998 by [e-mail] Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (October 11, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395273994
• ISBN-13: 978-0395273999
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a book that will grow with your child., November 2, 1998

By	Diane P. Levine (Los Angeles Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Within moments of hatching in the headwaters of the Mississippi River, Minn, a female snapping turtle, loses a rear leg when a boy shoots her. She is rescued by a native American boy, who cares for her until she is well enough to go out on her own. She travels down the length of the river, avoiding turtle hunters, cruising over waterfalls and dams, laying eggs, and taking part in the life cycle of the river. The story follows Minn through her 25 year trip down to the Gulf of Mexico. It is told from the turtle's point-of-view and there are many charming full page color illustrations that the younger child will appreciate. Notes, pictures and maps in the margins of the text give details of the geography of the Mississippi, its animals, plants, cities, dams, bridges, that the older child and adult reader will find informative and meaningful.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every child deserves a chance to read this book., February 5, 2001

By	Gerome G. Torribio (Pomona, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minn of the Mississippi (Hardcover)

At age 52, I can vividly remember discovering this book in my local library as a boy in 4th grade, especially the luminous color illustrations and drawings Hollings used to tell the story of the journey of a snapping turtle from the Mississippi's trickling source in Minnesota, to its fullness in the Gulf of Mexico. In following the life of "Minn," from hatchling to a veteran survivor of many predators and adventures, I learned the history and lore of the river and the animals and people who live in it and along its banks. This is a book that does not talk down to its young readers. I am buying one now to read again, and to share with any grandchildren who may come along in our family.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still wonderful after all these years, September 12, 2002

By	Paul Hagar "hagar" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Minn of the Mississippi (Hardcover)

I read this book in elementary school and went looking for it again last year as a gift for a niece. Be warned that there's a scene that she found really sad (Minn gets hurt) -- and it made her cry. So maybe it's not for sensitive first-graders. Still, the story is wonderful and little Minn is a great character. There's also a lot of fascinating natural detail. And stunning illustrations. It's a children's book version of a top-notch Nature documentary. "Nova" in print, if you will. Also check out Holling Clancy Holling's other books. They're all great, even looking back at them after three decades.