What To Do About Alice?
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2008 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

What To Do About Alice?

By Barbara Kerley, Edwin Fotheringham (Illustrator)

A spirited girl defies convention, turning every moment into an adventure.

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48 pages· 2,106 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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Meet Alice Roosevelt, a whirlwind of energy and curiosity, who transforms the White House with her daring escapades. From charming dignitaries with her pet snake to globe-trotting adventures, Alice defies societal norms and embraces life with gusto. As the daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, she navigates the challenges of being in the public eye while carving her own path. Will Alice's rebellious spirit inspire change, or will it lead to chaos? Discover the vibrant life of a true American maverick in this lively biography that captures the essence of a young woman determined to 'eat up the world.'

From the publisher

If you like rebel girls, you will LOVE Alice Roosevelt!A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor BookA Sibert Honor Book* “Superb… a gleeful celebration.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewTheodore Roosevelt had a small problem. Her name was Alice. Alice Lee Roosevelt was hungry to go places, meet people, do things. Father called it “running riot.” Alice called it “eating up the world.” Whether she was entertaining important White House visitors with her pet snake or traveling the globe, Alice bucked convention and turned every new experience into an adventure!Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography gives readers a peek at family life inside the White House. Prose and pictures spring, gambol, and two-step across the pages to celebrate a maverick American heroine.

Awards

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2009)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2008)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
2,106
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD800L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
121725
Publication
Published
March 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439922319

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