Six Silver Spoons

by Janette Sebring Lowrey, Robert M. Quackenbush (Illustrator)

A Boston brother and sister travel to their grandmother's house on the eve of the battle at Concord.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Childrens, American History, Fiction, Picture Books

64 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Janette Sebring Lowrey (March 2, 1892 – March 17, 1986) was an American children's writer, best known for writing the beloved children's classic, The Poky Little Puppy.

Janette Sebring Lowrey was born in Orange, Texas. Lowrey wrote dozens of books aimed at children and young adults from the 1930s to the 1970s, but The Poky Little Puppy remains her best known, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. Another well-known work of hers was Margaret, a historical fiction young adult novel, which was published in 1950. It was adapted into Walt Disney Presents: Annette, a TV serial which aired on The Mickey Mouse Club in 1958.

Despite her success as an author, Lowrey herself remained in relative obscurity.

Reviews

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remarkably substantial - it gets five chapters into its 64 pages. The author's note at the end is especially good, providing good historical context. I'm not thrilled with the color scheme (I love 1960s-1970s purple, but it's inappropriate for this particular book), but the illustrations are good.

[Kathryn Jaeger]

A Boston brother and sister travel to their grandmother's house on the eve of the battle at Concord. They want to bring their mother a present of 6 silver spoons from Paul Revere's shop. When they are stopped by the Red Coats the soldier does something very unexpected with the silver spoons so they are able to give their gift to their mother. This story addresses what it might have been like for a family during this time. There is a historical account of events at the back of the book about the battle at Concord.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

My aunt showed me this book at the library when I was about 7. I didn't like the title or cover so I said no. She brought it home. I got bored and read it. It was so good. It was the first time I heard not to judge a book by its cover. This book catapulted me into reading more advanced books and subject matter.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book since I was a kid. I love how it explains in language that kids can understand what was going on in the American colonies directly before the beginning of the American Revolution although the story itself is fiction, it references historical places and events). The easy language makes it perfect for educators/ families as a read-aloud (which I have done), or for young readers to try on their own.

An added bonus? This small book is broken down into chapters, so it's a great way to introduce kids to chapter books and other certain text features!!

[Brigette Zielke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my favorite book as a child for many years! :)

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this when I was a young girl and read it many times.

[Dree · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books as a kid. Mystery and history :)

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute historical fiction. Okay for the school library if donated.

[Summer Galindo]

This book is told from the point of view of a family during the Revolutionary War time. It chronicles the night of Paul Revere's ride.