Folks Call Me Appleseed John

by Andrew Glass

A fictionalized account describing how John Chapman was joined in the western Pennsylvania wilderness by his half-brother Nathaniel, who was unprepared for John's spartan lifestyle and unusual ways

Genres: Picture Books, Biography, Childrens, American History

48 pages, Hardcover

First published August 10, 1998

Reviews

[Krysta McFarland · Rating 3 out of 5]

This traditional literature book, good for grades 3-5, is chalk full of information and it is told in such a way that it is not monotonous to read. I like how the story was told and how the characters were developed. The content given during this book is very informative but it did not feel like a textbook, which many informative books can be. The pictures also helped draw me in. The way they were drawn just had such a presence about them that allowed me to feel like I was there with them.

[Renee Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful story to introduce my grandson to Johnny Appleseed. He enjoyed the story.

[Rick Christiansen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Johnny appleseed was pretty cool

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are many tall tales about Johnny Appleseed, but many people don't know that John Chapman was a tale-spinner himself. Here he narrates one of his favorites--all about the time his half brother Nathaniel came to live with him in the wilderness of western Pennsylvania. Filled with humor, this story shows the compassion and independent spirit of this quintessentially American hero.

[Angel Bolton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an entertaining tall tale version about John Chapman told from his point of view. The author added informative notes about John's real life.

[Katy]

Johnny Appleseed, life story, tall tales, apples, history, origins, family