Written and Illustrated by Karen Winnick
Boyd Mills Press, 2003
ISBN: 978-1-56397-805-0
Dewey Decimal: 973.7
Lexile: 420
AR Book Level: 2.7 Points 0.5 Interest: MG
The true story of Grace Bedell, an eleven year old girl, who wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln about growing whiskers before the presidential election. Will he read her letter? The postmaster doesn't think he will. What happens when Mr. Lincoln stops in Westfield and the whole town is waiting at the train station to see him?
Beautifully written and illustrated, this book tells about Grace's influence on Abraham Lincoln before he become president of the United States.
Curriculum Connection for 8th grade US History:
Listen to the author reading the story.
Good Morning America - Girl's Letter Changes the Face of Lincoln
Reading Guide
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Primary Source - Letters
Boyd Mills Press, 2003
ISBN: 978-1-56397-805-0
Dewey Decimal: 973.7
Lexile: 420
AR Book Level: 2.7 Points 0.5 Interest: MG
The true story of Grace Bedell, an eleven year old girl, who wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln about growing whiskers before the presidential election. Will he read her letter? The postmaster doesn't think he will. What happens when Mr. Lincoln stops in Westfield and the whole town is waiting at the train station to see him?
Beautifully written and illustrated, this book tells about Grace's influence on Abraham Lincoln before he become president of the United States.
Curriculum Connection for 8th grade US History:
Listen to the author reading the story.
Good Morning America - Girl's Letter Changes the Face of Lincoln
Reading Guide
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Primary Source - Letters