BOOKS
illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Schwartz & Wade, 2009
978–0‑375–83607‑7
ages 4 to 8
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After you’ve read Imogene’s Last Stand try this book:
Imogene’s Last Stand
Imogene Tripp has a passion for history. When she was a baby, her first words were “Four score and seven years ago.“ In preschool, she finger-painted a map of the Oregon Trail. So when the mayor wants to tear down the Liddleville Historical Society to make way for a shoelace factory, it’s up to Imogene to fight for the town’s past. Will history be demolished? Or will Imogene make history? This spirited and funny book will inspire you to don your Paul Revere costume and join Imogene in shouting out, “The bulldozers are coming!”
Resources
- Imogene’s Last Stand Educators Guide
Awards and Honors
- New York Public Library 100 Books For Reading and Sharing Title
Reviews
“With a light touch, complemented by Carpenter’s breezy illustrations, Fleming introduces rather than stresses these issues, making room for more thoughtful discussion but never requiring it.” (The Horn Book, starred review)
“Fleming’s sense of small-town space is impeccable; Carpenter’s pen-and-ink art enjoyably scribbly; and the historical facts and quotes that bookend the story are just the thing to get new Imogenes fired up.” ( Booklist)