Status
Available
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Publication
Putnam Publishing Group (1980), Hardcover
Description
Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.
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LibraryThing member cbl_tn
This biography of Christopher Columbus for a juvenile audience summarizes all of the major events in his life, not just his 1492 voyage. It celebrates his achievements without covering up his flaws. This isn't dull historical writing that discourages young people from studying history. Fritz's
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lively, descriptive writing interjected with humor makes history come to life. Fritz's style is so appealing that some young readers will pick up her books for pleasure and not of necessity. I do question the use of unnumbered endnotes. There aren't any cues in the text to prompt readers to look at the endnotes for additional information. Many readers won't discover them until they've reached the end of the book. Show Less
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Awards
National Book Award (Finalist — 1981)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Fiction — 1982)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1983-1984)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
CCBC Choices (1980)
Language
Original publication date
1980 (copyright)
Physical description
80 p.; 9.36 inches
ISBN
0399207236 / 9780399207235
Other editions
Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? by Jean Fritz (Hardcover)