George Washington's First Victory (Ready To Read)

Summary:

George Washington wants to go visit his older brother who lives far away. Because he is only 11, his mother really does not want him to go. He decides he will convince her. He tries different ways but not until he talks about learning to ride a horse does she agree that he can go.


Reader Enjoyment Factors:

This easy reader offers a fun, quick story about a young George Washington.

Content Awareness Factors:

None.


Little Kid Reaction

My daughter picked this book. She likes reading about historical people when they were young. She enjoyed the simple story and liked the illustrations.

Big Kid Reaction

I liked the story showing a mother and son working together. I liked the son working hard to get approval of something. I was glad she liked the book but was not surprised she did as she really likes reading about historical figures.

Type of Book:
This is an easy reader story about George Washington as a boy.
Educational Themes:

Kindergartners and first graders know George Washington the president. Now they can see that he had to work hard and respect his parents to achieve such success.

Reading Level:
0.8
Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
6 to 9
Recommended Age To Read Together:
5 to 9
Age of child:
Read by a 6-year-old girl.
Purchase Recommendation:
Borrow. Although it was a good read once it was read there was really no reason to read it again.

Title George Washington's First Victory
About

Ready To Read

Author Stephen Krensky
Publisher Aladdin Library © 2005
Illustrators Diane Dawson Hearn
ISBN 0689859430
Material Hard Cover
Genres Easy Reader, Biography, History
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