by Alan Armstrong (Author)
An inspirational Newbery Honor winner about hope, friendship, and the power of storytelling.
A scruffy barn cat tells the legend of Dick Whittington, a child who rose from the streets to become the mayor of London, inspiring rescued animals and a struggling young boy. This Newbery Honor winner blends history, fantasy, and heart into an unforgettable journey of hope and resilience.
Author Biography
Alan Armstrong started volunteering in a friend's bookshop when he was eight. At 14, he was selling books at Brentano's. As an adult, every so often, he takes to the road in a VW bus named Zora to peddle used books. He is the editor of Forget Not Mee & My Garden, a collection of the letters of Peter Collinson, the 18th-century mercer and amateur botanist. He lives with his wife, Martha, a painter, in Massachusetts.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.55 x 7.77 x 5.04 IN
Publication Date: December 26, 2006
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Whittington
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 5
