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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995 · Est. 15 min read-aloud
She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!
Written by Kathryn Lasky · Illustrated by David Catrow
Two women challenge fashion to save birds in 1896 Boston.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 250 ratings
40 pages· 1,908 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1896 Boston, Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall are appalled by the latest fashion trend threatening bird populations. Determined to make a change, they embark on a daring mission to protect these creatures, leading to the creation of the Audubon Society. As they confront societal norms and powerful adversaries, will their passion be enough to spark a movement? Discover the courage and ingenuity behind their fight for nature in a world resistant to change.
From the publisher
A fictional account of Harriet Hemenway and her cousin Minna Hall, founders of the Audubon Society, and how the latest in 1896 Boston fashion led the two women to form a club to protect birds
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,908
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD870L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 14864
Publication
- Published
- October 10, 1995
- Publisher
- DisneyHyperion
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780786800650
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