have ever felt that your parents are overly protective and watching your every move, you will understand how Alvin fells in Donna Jo Napoli's book North. When his mother enlists a neighbor to walk him to and from school, Alvin decides he has to run away from his Washington D.C. home. Inspired by his hero Matthew Henson, the bold Arctic explorer, Alvin decides to follow in Henson's footsteps to the North Pole showing his mother that he can take care of himself. Traveling by passenger train, boxcar, small plane, dogsled, and finally on foot, Alvin makes his way north. This story carries you along with Alvin through his trials, his friendships, and those who help him along his way. It's an amazing adventure for a twelve-year-old and for you, the reader. North is available on the New Books shelf.
Friday, February 3, 2012
RUNAWAY TO ADVENTURE
If you
have ever felt that your parents are overly protective and watching your every move, you will understand how Alvin fells in Donna Jo Napoli's book North. When his mother enlists a neighbor to walk him to and from school, Alvin decides he has to run away from his Washington D.C. home. Inspired by his hero Matthew Henson, the bold Arctic explorer, Alvin decides to follow in Henson's footsteps to the North Pole showing his mother that he can take care of himself. Traveling by passenger train, boxcar, small plane, dogsled, and finally on foot, Alvin makes his way north. This story carries you along with Alvin through his trials, his friendships, and those who help him along his way. It's an amazing adventure for a twelve-year-old and for you, the reader. North is available on the New Books shelf.
have ever felt that your parents are overly protective and watching your every move, you will understand how Alvin fells in Donna Jo Napoli's book North. When his mother enlists a neighbor to walk him to and from school, Alvin decides he has to run away from his Washington D.C. home. Inspired by his hero Matthew Henson, the bold Arctic explorer, Alvin decides to follow in Henson's footsteps to the North Pole showing his mother that he can take care of himself. Traveling by passenger train, boxcar, small plane, dogsled, and finally on foot, Alvin makes his way north. This story carries you along with Alvin through his trials, his friendships, and those who help him along his way. It's an amazing adventure for a twelve-year-old and for you, the reader. North is available on the New Books shelf.
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