Araminta's Paint Box

by Karen Ackerman

Book Overview

When her family moves from Boston to California in 1847, Araminta and her paintbox become separated, but through a series of new owners, the paintbox finds its way to California. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689820917
• ISBN13: 9780689820915
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Arminita's Paintbox

In 1847 Araminta and her family are traveling from Boston to California in this delightful story. Stopping in Scranton, Pennsylvania, her uncle gives her a beautiful paint box that later tumbles out of their wagon. The paintbox passes into many hands from a riverboat gambler, to a young wife then, on to a Mormon family. This female historical narrative tells in a entertaining way the story of westward expansion to a young audience. The soft pastel-like watercolor illustration are beautiful.