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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689314620
• ISBN13: 9780689314629
• Release Date: April 1990
• Publisher: Atheneum Books
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 9.3"
• 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.