First Dog Fala Paperback by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
First Dog Fala Paperback by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
Product Details
- Publisher : Peachtree (July 25 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1682635929
- ISBN-13 : 9781682635926
- Item weight : 150 g
- Dimensions : 27.71 x 0.36 x 21.26 cm
In 1940, Fala came to live with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the White House. The little dog played in the grass outside the Oval Office, attended important meetings with the president's advisors, and even dined with the president.
But as America was drawn into the conflict of a world war, life at the White House changed. Fala accompanied the president across the country and around the world, waiting with him for the return of American servicemen and an end to a terrible war.
Author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk offers young readers a glimpse into American history and the life of an American president through the story of a loyal dog. Michael G. Montgomery's full-color illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of Fala and the nation and president who loved him.
About Author
Elizabeth van Steenwyk was the award-winning author of more than seventy books for young people. After graduating from Knox College, she spent ten years writing for radio and television with a concentration on children’s programming. She died in 2021.
Michael G. Montgomery attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia and has created illustrations for magazines, books, newspapers, and advertising. The illustrator of several books for children, he lives in Georgia.
Author Hometown: Galesburg, Illinois
Michael G. Montgomery attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia and has created illustrations for magazines, books, newspapers, and advertising. The illustrator of several books for children, he lives in Georgia.
Illustrator Residence: Newnan, Georgia
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