Library's review
The author’s family history informed this tale of life in early twentieth-century Washington, D.C. A young girl navigates changes in transportation, women’s suffrage, and the nation, while learning what matters most.
Genres
Lexile
710L
Publication
Creston Books (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 197 pages
Description
Twelve-year-old Emily Soper avoids her mother's efforts to make her more ladylike by watching her father and his workers build fine carriages in Washington, D.C., but 1908 is a turbulent time and her father's livelihood threatened by racist neighbors and the growing popularity of automobiles. Includes historical note and recipes.
Awards
Language
Original language
English
Pages
197
Physical description
197 p.; 7.6 inches
ISBN
193954713X / 9781939547132