House Calls: The True Story of a Pioneer Doctor

by Ainslie Manson

Told from the viewpoint of young Kathleen, a recovering consumption victim, this detailed look at life in the early 1800s follows Dr. John Hutchison as he deals with emergencies and makes his rounds.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 088899446X
• ISBN13: 9780888994462
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Groundwood Books
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Different Approach

This picture book of brown tone illustrations is geared toward older elementary, based on the writing style. The story is about a pioneer doctor and contains illustrations of story items--e.g., blood-letting tools, whiskey, garlic--which Dr. Hutchinson uses. Factual details make this story real and could prompt much discussion. The story is told from the point of view of a girl who sees the many activities of the doctor, including his many roles in the community.