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Benjamin Franklin
Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, the American statesman, author, and inventor.
48 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Victoria Sherrow
120 books10 followersVictoria discovered her interest in reading and writing both in early adolescence. In 1978 she moved to Los Angeles and worked two jobs. It was at that time she read Writing for Children and Teenagers by Lee Wyndham , and that is when her fate as a writer was sealed. Victoria had decided to write a children's novel. She went to an annual L.A. conference on writing for children where she learned the basics of marketing and submitting work for writers. Then she started writing.
Her first stories were rejected but she kept strong at it. The year after(1979), she managed to sell a story. Then she sold more. And since she has become a multiple award winning author with over 100 published titles to her name. Sherrow has written poetry, short stories, picture books, and articles.
Victoria has taught writing for over twenty years, reviewed children’s books for newspapers, judged writing contests, and done numerous presentations at schools, libraries, and bookstores. She is a long-time member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and served as a judge for the SCBWI’s Golden Kite Award.
Her first stories were rejected but she kept strong at it. The year after(1979), she managed to sell a story. Then she sold more. And since she has become a multiple award winning author with over 100 published titles to her name. Sherrow has written poetry, short stories, picture books, and articles.
Victoria has taught writing for over twenty years, reviewed children’s books for newspapers, judged writing contests, and done numerous presentations at schools, libraries, and bookstores. She is a long-time member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and served as a judge for the SCBWI’s Golden Kite Award.
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October 17, 2012
This book can be used as part of a unit study on historical figures, or Benjamin Franklin himself, as well as a unit on scientists/inventors.
Because it is a chapter book, I have included the upper grades (for a read-alone book) but it is also fitting to be read to younger grades as a historical study book. Great book for comprehension and connections to self, as well as connections to other historical figues - George Washington Carver, for example, also an inventor who yearned for schooling at a young age and had to fight to get in.
Because it is a chapter book, I have included the upper grades (for a read-alone book) but it is also fitting to be read to younger grades as a historical study book. Great book for comprehension and connections to self, as well as connections to other historical figues - George Washington Carver, for example, also an inventor who yearned for schooling at a young age and had to fight to get in.
July 2, 2010
This book has a lot of good information about Benjamin Franklin. It is a little too detailed for younger children, but older children may get a lot out of it. It has more of a textbook rather than a story book feel.
December 15, 2010
This is a marvelous biography about the great Benjamin Franklin. He invented the lighting rod, the Franklin stove and many many more things.
May 17, 2016
Very short and not very satisfying. If you're looking for a good children's biography on Benjamin Franklin, check out the Who Was series. Their installment on Franklin is pretty good.
February 10, 2012
i loved this book alot. It was a wonderful book to read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<3<3<3<3(:(:(:(:
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