Pennies to Dollars: The Story of Maggie Lena Walker

by Muriel Miller Branch

Book Overview

This is the first book to be devoted to Mozart's opera, La clemenza di Tito. Rice considers the opera from a variety of historical and critical viewpoints. Tito is a political opera. The author... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0208024557
• ISBN13: 9780208024558
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Linnet Books
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

THE COMPANION: BOOKS AND PEOPLE

Flawlessly told, the story of Richmond's famous black humanitarian and entrepreneur vividly comes to life for young and old readers alike. Branch expertly uses her professional storytelling skills to present factual information, and Rice's background in education is evident in the organization of the tremendous amount of material into 15 succinct chapters. Photographs are interspersed throughout the chapters to visually extend the the text. Walker accomplished a multitude of professional goals while experiencing personal tragedy: the murder of her stepfather, the deaths of two children, her husband and eldest son; and the crippling physical disability that plagued her las years. A life that is inspirational to young people of all races. Walker's biography is a must. Highly recommended. Cassie Whetstone, Librarian, Keyser High School, Keyser, West Virginia-- THE COMPANION:BOOKS AND PEOPLE, fall 1997