Snowshoe Thompson
Summary: Based on the real expedition of John Thompson, he travels against the Sierra Mountains to deliver a Christmas letter to a boy.
Summary of Professional Reviews: According to the Horn Book database, this book was rated a 2. This is a pleasant, easy to read story for children that they will enjoy. The unbelievable story of a remarkable man on a mission.
Review by Stephanie Kuchavik: I thoroughly enjoyed reading through this book. It is an easy to read story for children that includes chapters. Unlike more difficult chapter books, this book includes illustrations which allows reader to understand and be able to decode words easier.
This book would be useful when teaching children between the ages of seven and nine.
There are many lesson plans that could be constructed from this book, including:
-The location of the Sierra Mountains
-The life of Jon Thompson
-The life of a Frontier and Pioneer
Summary of Professional Reviews: According to the Horn Book database, this book was rated a 2. This is a pleasant, easy to read story for children that they will enjoy. The unbelievable story of a remarkable man on a mission.
Review by Stephanie Kuchavik: I thoroughly enjoyed reading through this book. It is an easy to read story for children that includes chapters. Unlike more difficult chapter books, this book includes illustrations which allows reader to understand and be able to decode words easier.
This book would be useful when teaching children between the ages of seven and nine.
There are many lesson plans that could be constructed from this book, including:
-The location of the Sierra Mountains
-The life of Jon Thompson
-The life of a Frontier and Pioneer