| Write On, Irving Berlin! Contributor(s): Kimmelman, Leslie (Author), Gardner, David C. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585363804 ISBN-13: 9781585363803 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Music - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017029877 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.1" W x 11.1" (1.00 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 501209 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 2019 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers 2018 Eureka California Reading Association Honor Book Award 2020 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Master List
Escaping persecution for being Jewish, the Baline family fled Russia and arrived by ship in New York City harbor in September 1893. Little Israel Isidore Baline is only five years old. After arriving at Ellis Island, the first stop for all immigrants, Israel and his family are ready to begin a new life in America. His family settles in the Lower East Side and soon Israel (now nicknamed Izzy) starts school. And while he learns English, he is not a very good student. According to his teachers he daydreams and sings in class. But while these may not be traits that are helpful in the classroom, these are wonderful tools for a budding singer and composer. And by the time that Izzy (now known as Irving) is a young man, he is well on his way to becoming one of the most well-known composers in America. This vivid picture-book biography examines the life of Irving Berlin, the distinguished artist whose songs, including "God Bless America," continue to be popular today. |