| Author |
Cavanah, Frances, 1889-1982 |
| Illustrator |
Hutchison, Paula A. |
| Title |
Abe Lincoln Gets His Chance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 94.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Abe Lincoln Gets His Chance" by Frances Cavanah is a children's historical fiction book written in the late 20th century. The story focuses on the early life of Abraham Lincoln, illustrating his childhood experiences alongside his family, including the hardships faced by pioneers. Through the eyes of his cousin Dennis Hanks, readers gain insight into Lincoln’s formative years, foreshadowing the qualities that would later shape him into a significant historical figure. The opening portion introduces young Abe in his cabin in Kentucky, where he is welcomed by his family with excitement upon his birth. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the deep familial bonds within the Lincoln household, alongside their struggles during pioneer life, including moving to Indiana. Throughout this early segment, the themes of childhood curiosity, ambition for education, and family dynamics are prevalent, setting the stage for Abe Lincoln’s character development as he grows up against the backdrop of America’s early days. The stage is set for his journey from a simple boy to a remarkable leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17315 |
| Release Date |
Dec 15, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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