James Whitcomb Riley: Young Poet
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Travel back in time to the boyhood of one of the most popular poets of the early twentieth century. Author of "Little Orphan Annie," "The Old Swimmin' Hole," and hundreds more poems, "Bud" Riley spent his childhood in mid-nineteenth century Indiana, where stagecoaches were a common sight, rope swings were the only thrill rides, and telling spooky stories by firelight was the best entertainment of all.
Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today's young readers into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage showcase situations to which every child can relate.
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Minnie Belle Mitchell (1860–1955) lived in Greenfield, Indiana, near James Whitcomb Riley’s hometown. She is the author of James Whitcomb Riley: Young Poet.
Montrew Dunham is the author of more than ten children’s books, including Langston Hughes: Young Black Poet, Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer, and Thurgood Marshall: Young Justice. She lives in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Patrick Lawlor is an accomplished audiobook narrator, stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. The recipient of an AudioFile Earphones Award, he was also a finalist for an Audie Award.
