Imogene's Last Stand
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Imogene's Last Stand

Written by Candace Fleming · Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

A young history enthusiast battles to save a historical site from demolition.

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40 pages· 630L
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Bookroo's summary

Imogene Tripp, a spirited young historian, faces her biggest challenge when the mayor plans to demolish the Liddleville Historical Society for a factory. Despite her passionate protests, the town remains unmoved. Can Imogene rally the community to preserve their heritage, or will history be lost to progress? With humor and historical quotes, this tale of determination and courage will inspire budding historians to stand up for what they believe in.

From the publisher

Meet Imogene Tripp, a plucky girl with a passion for history. As a baby, her first words were “Four score and seven years ago.” In preschool, she finger-painted a map of the Oregon Trail. So it’s not surprising that when the mayor wants to tear down the long-neglected Liddleville Historical Society to make room for a shoelace factory, Imogene is desperate to convince the town how important its history is. But even though she rides through the streets in her Paul Revere costume shouting, “The bulldozers are coming, the bulldozers are coming!” the townspeople won’t budge. What’s a history-loving kid to do? Filled with quotes from history’s biggest players–not to mention mini-bios–and lots of humor, this is the perfect book for budding historians. “This girl-power story succeeds as an energetic–and funny–against-all-odds tale.” –“The Horn Book Magazine, “ Starred “From the Hardcover edition.”

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
630L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
October 13, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
The text of this book is set in Celestia Antiqua
Illustration details
The illustrations are rendered in pen-and-ink and digital media.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375936074

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