laurenpedersen's review against another edition
4.0
“The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving” is the story of 30+ years of persistence toward a goal. This woman pleaded her cause with five different U.S. Presidents!
mariahroze's review against another edition
5.0
This was GREAT! And so educational. My students and myself learned a lot :)
hldavids's review against another edition
4.0
This book tells the tale of Sarah Hale, Civil War Superhero, the woman who saved Thanksgiving. Sarah's crusade took 38 years and lasted through 4 presidencies. She used the tool/weapon of her pen with her persistence. Finally, Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
The author's notes provide more information on Sarah and encourage students to use Sarah as an example and use their pens to exact change. Indeed, although students cannot vote - they have the power for their voices to be heard through words.
The author's notes provide more information on Sarah and encourage students to use Sarah as an example and use their pens to exact change. Indeed, although students cannot vote - they have the power for their voices to be heard through words.
noladawnreads's review against another edition
4.0
I read this to all of my students in the library. They love learning another side to the Thanksgiving story.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
I liked that this nonfiction biography wasn't dry and rote. A little tongue in cheek, very humorous, this is a great title to have in classrooms.
heisereads's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting story of perseverance! Liked it, but feels like the reality of the Native perspective is erased and glossed over.
meredith_mccaskey's review against another edition
4.0
Super interesting! I’d never heard of Sarah Hale.
kgormley's review against another edition
5.0
This would be a great book to read to 3-4 grades at Thanksgiving time.
thewinnielife's review against another edition
5.0
This story reminded me of the power of words and inspired me to write more.