Her first novel, steal away, was an ala best book for young adults, an ala notable book. Jennifer armstrong childrens literature knowledge network. James cathedral school, 008 book author book lexile reading level guided reading level points welcome to the green house jane yolen 770 5. Every book on this site, whether its in a series or not, is listed under the books by decade section. This book is about an orphan girl named susannah and a slave named bethlehem. Steal away by jennifer armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She used to live in vermont which was a free state of slaves. The total time allowed for this quiz is 30 minutes. I also didnt really enjoy it because it was kind of dull and nothing exciting really happened. When you steal a book from an author the green wolf. In the first of jennifer armstrong s fourth of july series of historical chapter books, its 1915 and everyone is wild about baseballespecially nineyearold patrick, an irish kid living in the tough hells. This book was amazing i thought that is was just going to be another book.
It was a little weird to discuss a book i wrote fifteen years ago the kids i was talking to were more familiar with it than i was. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does. They also have a cabin on schroon lake in the adirondacks of upstate new york. Journey through friendship, romance, love, and a hint of passion for a few hours at a time.
The dreams of mairhe mehan a bccb blue ribbon book. Steal away steal away steal away to jesus is an american negro spiritual the song is well known by variations of the chorus charlie haden hank jones steal away music fulfillment by fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in s fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Mary has led a sheltered life in new york city, far from hardship and danger. We own both jennifer armstrong s the american stories. She was born in waltham, massachusetts, grew up outside of new york city, and now lives in saratoga springs, new york. Despite the gulf between them, the two girls work together and forge a bond that lasts even after they go their separate ways, one to a comfortable life in vermont, the other to a teaching career in toronto. But when mary meets the ancient woman, the personal history she shares removes the blinders from. Author division jennifer armstrong is composed of at least 5 distinct authors, divided by their works. Alexander, lloyd the arkadians three arkadians wander through a fantasy land from one misadventure to another.
Susannah is an orphan sent to live on a southern plantation with her. So if i had to rate this book from one to ten i would give it a seven. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In this subtle, powerful novel, susannah, a teenage orphan reluctantly transplanted from vermont to virginia, and bethlehem, the slave assigned to her, decide. See all books authored by jennifer armstrong, including shipwreck at the bottom of the world. In this subtle, powerful novel, susannah a teenage orphan reluctantly transplanted from vermont to. Susannahs parents died and she had to move in with her uncle.
Accelerated reader page 1 quiz listreading practice. In 1855 two thirteenyearold girls, one white and one black, run away from a southern farm and make the difficult journey north to freedom, living to recount their story fortyone years later to two similar young. As a young girl, suzanna, marys grandmother, is sent to live with her uncle in the south. Steal away, audio by jennifer armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jennifer armstrong is the author of numerous awardwinning picture books and novels.
Steal away i really did like this book but it was very confusing. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. In jennifer keishin armstrongs view, espoused in the book of the same name, its not just a play on the title of the nbc sitcom that ran from 1989 to 1998 and starred comedian jerry seinfeld and featured four friends dedicated to zero personal growth. In this subtle, powerful novel, susannah, a teenage orphan reluctantly transplanted from vermont to virginia, and bethlehem, the slave assigned to her, decide to escape together. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. Two women in their 50s, two girls drawn together to write down the story of the womens 1855 escape from a. The quizzes contain multiple choice, chronological order, and short answer questions.
Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens. At virginia, her uncle gave her a slave, which was bethlehem. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Steal away by jennifer armstrong goodreads share book. Heres a list of some of jennifer armstrong s awards 1992 golden kite honor for fiction awarded by scbwi for steal away. Accelerated reader quiz list reading practice quiz no. Photo by brady book by jennifer armstrong official. Steal away to freedom by jennifer armstrong, hardcover. Click to read more about steal away by jennifer armstrong. I also have another book blog that used to contain some childrens books. So if i had to rate this book from one to ten i would. A page turner, it is filled with characters that will make you fall in love, and a world you will never forget.
What books are similar to steal away by jennifer armstrong. Jennifer armstrong books, author biography, and reading level. She worked as a pr representative and in advertising before her writing career began. Listen to steal away audiobook by jennifer armstrong. I expected more adventure and bonding between beth and susannah i couldnt quite understand if they were true friends or mere acquaintances who went through a trying experience. Lois ruby is the author of several novels, including steal away home, which was named an ira young adults choice and a notable childrens trade book in the field of social studies ncsscbc. In this subtle, powerful novel, susannah, a teenage orphan reluctantly transplanted from. Buy steal away by jennifer armstrong online at alibris. This book is hard to put down, for jennifer armstrong weaves a compelling story of interracial friendshipsa tale within a tale which spans 3 generations. Marys vision of bethlehem reid is shattered, however, when she hears an amazing story of undying friendship and courage. This absorbing novel takes place during the infamous 1912 bread and roses strike in the textile mills of lawrence. Title author book level points 5550 en why mosquitoes buzz in peoples ears aardema, verna 4. Learn more about the author at this site that features biographical information and a book list. Reading practice quiz list report reading practice quizzes.
Books by jennifer armstrong author of shipwreck at the. The extraordinary true story of shackleton and the endurance, and the american story. Jennifer mary armstrong born may 19, 1961 is an american childrens writer known for both fiction and nonfiction. In the fall of 1896 elderly susannah mcknight coaxes.
See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. In 1896, mary emmons is surprised when her grandmother takes her along to visit an old. In the introduction to steal this book, famous 1960s protest organizer abbie hoffman describes the work as a manual for survival in the prison that is amerika, spelling the countrys name incorrectly to show disrespect for the law.
Alternating between 1855 when slavery was grimly legal and the present of 1896, steal away. The book thief module quizzes steal away true or false quiz. Steal away to freedom quiz by dana em teachers pay teachers. Her works include hugh can do and chin yu min and the ginger cat both ala notable books. In 1896, mary emmons is surprised when her grandmother takes her along to visit an old friend, in toronto, named bethlehem. The end of book test is all short answeressay type questions. In this subtle, powerful novel, susannah, a teenage orphan reluctantly transplanted from vermont to virginia, and. Traveling keeps my creative wheels turning inside my imagination, armstrong says. For bethlehem, both learning to read and running away are deadly dangerous but the potential rewards are beyond price. Steal away by armstrong, jennifer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A throne for sisters is the first book in a dazzling new fantasy series rife with love, heartbreak, tragedy, action, magic, sorcery, fate and heartpounding suspense.
I also didnt really enjoy it because it was kind of dull. Her first novel going home was published in 1973 but her first best seller the promise did not come until 1978 three books later. Steal away is a historical fiction book by the author jennifer armstrong. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. What is the summary of steal away by jennifer armstrong. Jennifer armstrongs shipwreck at the bottom of the world. Book quiz with 10 questions about author danielle steel. Think youve got your head wrapped around the book thief.
Steal away audiobook, written by jennifer armstrong. Danielle schueleinsteel was born in new york in 1947. So yet another admin of a facebook group has decided that doesnt apply to them. Jennifer armstrong books like johnny tremain, the witch of blackbird pond, and island of the blue dolphins inspired jennifer armstrong to write historical fiction.
Mar 01, 1992 steal away is a historical fiction book by the author jennifer armstrong. Immediately download the jennifer armstrong summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching jennifer armstrong. Before she turned to writing, she was a young adult librarian for the dallas public library. I meant to reread it before i went, but for some reason i didnt. Steal away by jennifer armstrong 1992, hardcover for. It jumped back and fourth from place to place a lot and i often got confused. Armstrong is the author of over 50 picture books, novels, and nonfiction books, including the golden kitewinning novel steal away. Buy a cheap copy of steal away book by jennifer armstrong. This is a comprehension quiz for chapters 19 of the novel steal away to freedom by jennifer armstrong.
Jennifer armstrongs most popular book is shipwreck at the bottom of the world. Steal away steal away audiobook, by jennifer armstrong. Shipwreck at the bottom of the world summary supersummary. In 1896, mary emmons is surprised when her grandmother takes her along to visit an old friend in toronto named bethlehem. Two women in their 50s, two girls drawn together to write down the story of the.
Jennifer armstrong s most popular book is shipwreck at the bottom of the world. Jennifer armstrong has 83 books on goodreads with 57821 ratings. This packet contains five chapter quizzes chapters 12, 34, 56, 78, 910 and an end of book test. Since the book is broken into many short stories, the book is easy to browse when ones curiosity necessitates. More childrens more young adult more by jennifer armstrong. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Armstrong, jennifer steal away two women, one white and one black, tell the story of their escape from a southern farm during the 1850s and of their difficult journey north to freedom.