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The Cabin Faced West
The Cabin Faced West
Author: Jean Fritz, Feodor Rojankovsky (Illustrator)
Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.
ISBN-13: 9780399232237
ISBN-10: 0399232230
Publication Date: 7/1/1997
Pages: 124
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 2
good, good, good. good author, good story, good history.
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"No more complaints about the West - or you'll get a bucket of cold water on your head. That's the rule."

Ann's brothers take the rule seriously, but for Ann it is so hard not to complain, not to feel lonely. How she misses her friends back in Gettysburg! How long the days are here in the wilderness of Western Pennsylvania!

Then one exciting day a stranger rides up the hill. Ann shares a moment of history with a great American, and learns at last the true meaning of her cabin in the West.
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Satisfying story that conveys the loneliness and hardships of pioneer life
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This book surprised me with its sweetness and simplicity. So many books for young people are dark, the characters brooding, the storyline sad or violent. This is a simple story about a girl who is struggling to find contentment in her new home on the frontier. She is lonely, and misses her old home. Throughout the story she gradually realizes the blessings she has living in the west. I thought this was a very special litte book.
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My girls (1st and 2nd grade) LOVED this book! Wonderful for early 19th century study.
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a very good book worth reading
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This is a wonderful book!!! My husband read it to my 8 year old son and I. Such a great history story.


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