Thanksgiving: The True Story

Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate with a Thanksgiving meal. But what is the origin of this tradition? Did it really begin when the Pilgrims and Native Americans got together in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question--does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?--and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story.

Thanksgiving is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Author: Penny Colman
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 09/01/2008
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.60w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780805082296

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.6
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 126833 / Thanksgiving: The True Story


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2008 pg. 746
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2008 - Recommended - Readable
Booklist 09/01/2008 pg. 93
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2008 pg. 647
School Library Journal 11/01/2008 pg. 142
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2008
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2009 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author

PENNY COLMAN is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey.

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