The Sand Lady: An Ocean City, Maryland, Tale

By Corinne M. Litzenberg

Book Overview

Travel back in time to the early twentieth century as the magical Sand Lady takes a young girl on vacation to Ocean City, Maryland, as she remembers it. See the Atlantic and Plimhimmon hotels, have ice cream at the Sugar Bowl, tea at Conner's restaurant, and a carousel ride at Trimper's Luna Park. It is a trip she (and you readers) will never forget Entertaining and educational for readers of all ages, this story also features a map of old Ocean City, more than forty vivid watercolor illustrations of Victorian architecture and Ocean City landmarks, a glossary, and a timeline. This book will broaden the horizons for all young people who have visited this beloved shore resort, and for the young-at-heart. Written by a professional educator and textbook writer, it is also an excellent instructional book for the classroom. Middle grades-ages 8-12.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764326848
• ISBN13: 9780764326844
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7