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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Mailing May
In 1914, a girl embarks on a unique journey to visit her grandma using the U.S. mail.
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32 pages· 1,111 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1914 Idaho, young Charlotte May Pierstorff dreams of visiting her grandma, but the journey across the mountains is costly. With no highway and a train ticket beyond reach, her father's clever plan and her own courage lead to an extraordinary adventure. Discover how May becomes a special 'package' in the U.S. mail, defying the odds to reach her destination. Will this unconventional journey succeed, or will unforeseen challenges derail her plans? Experience a heartwarming true story of ingenuity and determination.
From the publisher
Nowadays it’s no big deal or a girl to travel seventy-five miles. But when Charlotte May Pierstorff wanted to cross seventy-five miles of Idaho mountains to see her grandma in 1914, it was a very big deal indeed. There was no highway except the railroad, and a train ticket would have cost her parents a full day’s pay. Here is the true story of how May got to visit her grandma, thanks to her won spunk, her father’s ingenuity, and the U.S. mail. 00-01 CA Young Reader Medal Masterlist and 01 Colorado Children’s Book Award (Pic. Bk Cat.)
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,111
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD770L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 20671
Publication
- Published
- September 5, 2000
- First published
- September 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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