The House That Jane Built

Written by Tanya Lee Stone · Illustrated by Kathryn Brown

A woman transforms a Chicago neighborhood with a community center, impacting thousands.

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32 pages· 1,243 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 810L

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Bookroo's summary

Jane Addams dreams of helping those in need become reality when she opens Hull House in a struggling Chicago neighborhood. As the settlement home grows, it becomes a beacon of hope, offering food, work, and community to thousands. How did one woman's vision change so many lives? Discover the inspiring journey of the first American woman Nobel Peace Prize winner and her lasting legacy.

From the publisher

This is the story of Jane Addams, the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, who transformed a poor neighborhood in Chicago by opening up her house as a community center.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 1,243
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 810L

Themes & topics

Books about building things Books about home Books about female role models Books about activism Books about community helpers

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“This is an amazing, based on a true story about one courageous woman whose vision to enable and empower the destitute transformed a community and set a precedent many would follow. The illustrations are gorgeous and you'll definitely have the warm fuzzies reading this one!”

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