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Imogene's Last Stand
Meet Imogene Tripp, a plucky girl with a passion for history. As a baby, her first words were “Four score and seven years ago.” In preschool, she finger-painted a map of the Oregon Trail. So it’s not surprising that when the mayor wants to tear down the long-neglected Liddleville Historical Society to make room for a shoelace factory, Imogene is desperate to convince the town how important its history is. But even though she rides through the streets in her Paul Revere costume shouting, “The bulldozers are coming, the bulldozers are coming!” the townspeople won’t budge. What’s a history-loving kid to do?
Filled with quotes from history’s biggest players—not to mention mini-bios—and lots of humor, this is the perfect book for budding historians.
“This girl-power story succeeds as an energetic—and funny—against-all-odds tale.” — The Horn Book Magazine, Starred
Filled with quotes from history’s biggest players—not to mention mini-bios—and lots of humor, this is the perfect book for budding historians.
“This girl-power story succeeds as an energetic—and funny—against-all-odds tale.” — The Horn Book Magazine, Starred
40 pages, Hardcover
First published October 13, 2009
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About the author
Candace Fleming
74 books653 followersI have always been a storyteller. Even before I could write my name, I could tell a good tale. And I told them all the time. As a preschooler, I told my neighbors all about my three-legged cat named Spot. In kindergarten, I told my classmates about the ghost that lived in my attic. And in first grade I told my teacher, Miss Harbart, all about my family's trip to Paris, France.
I told such a good story that people always thought I was telling the truth. But I wasn't. I didn't have a three-legged cat or a ghost in my attic, and I'd certainly never been to Paris, France. I simply enjoyed telling a good story... and seeing my listener's reaction.
Sure, some people might have said I was a seven-year old fibber. But not my parents. Instead of calling my stories "fibs" they called them "imaginative." They encouraged me to put my stories down on paper. I did. And amazingly, once I began writing, I couldn't stop. I filled notebook after notebook with stories, poems, plays. I still have many of those notebooks. They're precious to me because they are a record of my writing life from elementary school on.
In second grade, I discovered a passion for language. I can still remember the day my teacher, Miss Johnson, held up a horn-shaped basket filled with papier-mache pumpkins and asked the class to repeat the word "cornucopia." I said it again and again, tasted the word on my lips. I tested it on my ears. That afternoon, I skipped all the way home from school chanting, "Cornucopia! Cornucopia!" From then on, I really began listening to words—to the sounds they made, and the way they were used, and how they made me feel. I longed to put them together in ways that were beautiful, and yet told a story.
As I grew, I continued to write stories. But I never really thought of becoming an author. Instead, I went to college where I discovered yet another passion—history. I didn't realize it then, but studying history is really just an extension of my love of stories. After all, some of the best stories are true ones — tales of heroism and villainy made more incredible by the fact they really happened.
After graduation, I got married and had children. I read to them a lot, and that's when I discovered the joy and music of children's books. I simply couldn't get enough of them. With my two sons in tow, I made endless trips to the library. I read stacks of books. I found myself begging, "Just one more, pleeeeease!" while my boys begged for lights-out and sleep. Then it struck me. Why not write children's books? It seemed the perfect way to combine all the things I loved: stories, musical language, history, and reading. I couldn't wait to get started.
But writing children's books is harder than it looks. For three years I wrote story after story. I sent them to publisher after publisher. And I received rejection letter after rejection letter. Still, I didn't give up. I kept trying until finally one of my stories was pulled from the slush pile and turned into a book. My career as a children's author had begun.
I told such a good story that people always thought I was telling the truth. But I wasn't. I didn't have a three-legged cat or a ghost in my attic, and I'd certainly never been to Paris, France. I simply enjoyed telling a good story... and seeing my listener's reaction.
Sure, some people might have said I was a seven-year old fibber. But not my parents. Instead of calling my stories "fibs" they called them "imaginative." They encouraged me to put my stories down on paper. I did. And amazingly, once I began writing, I couldn't stop. I filled notebook after notebook with stories, poems, plays. I still have many of those notebooks. They're precious to me because they are a record of my writing life from elementary school on.
In second grade, I discovered a passion for language. I can still remember the day my teacher, Miss Johnson, held up a horn-shaped basket filled with papier-mache pumpkins and asked the class to repeat the word "cornucopia." I said it again and again, tasted the word on my lips. I tested it on my ears. That afternoon, I skipped all the way home from school chanting, "Cornucopia! Cornucopia!" From then on, I really began listening to words—to the sounds they made, and the way they were used, and how they made me feel. I longed to put them together in ways that were beautiful, and yet told a story.
As I grew, I continued to write stories. But I never really thought of becoming an author. Instead, I went to college where I discovered yet another passion—history. I didn't realize it then, but studying history is really just an extension of my love of stories. After all, some of the best stories are true ones — tales of heroism and villainy made more incredible by the fact they really happened.
After graduation, I got married and had children. I read to them a lot, and that's when I discovered the joy and music of children's books. I simply couldn't get enough of them. With my two sons in tow, I made endless trips to the library. I read stacks of books. I found myself begging, "Just one more, pleeeeease!" while my boys begged for lights-out and sleep. Then it struck me. Why not write children's books? It seemed the perfect way to combine all the things I loved: stories, musical language, history, and reading. I couldn't wait to get started.
But writing children's books is harder than it looks. For three years I wrote story after story. I sent them to publisher after publisher. And I received rejection letter after rejection letter. Still, I didn't give up. I kept trying until finally one of my stories was pulled from the slush pile and turned into a book. My career as a children's author had begun.
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November 3, 2009
That Imogene, she's going to grow up Geek Like Me. She loves history and she loves her country, and in the process of saving her beloved local historical society from the wrecking ball, she demonstrates all the best protest strategies - gradually raising community awareness of her issue via public speech, canvassing, leafletting, a rally, and finally a sit-in. All the while she spouts her favorite quotes from American history, from "Balderdash" (Teddy Roosevelt) to "Ain't nobody comin'" (Davy Crockett).
Unfortunately, all her efforts come to naught. Despite the public attention garnered by her passive resistance on demolition day, the mayor is set to let the bulldozers roll as soon as Imogene leaves the porch of the historical society. It is only through the intervention of the local (adult) historian, as well as the President of the United States (!), who arrives with a plaque, that the society is saved. Granted, the historian had been contacted by Imogene when she discovered evidence that George Washington had slept at the house, but... no. Instead of showing kids that they themselves, through hard work, perseverence and peaceful dissent, can effect change in their communities, the book is saying that if you really want to get something done, you're going to have to call in a grownup, and the most highly-ranked grownup you can find. What a waste.
Unfortunately, all her efforts come to naught. Despite the public attention garnered by her passive resistance on demolition day, the mayor is set to let the bulldozers roll as soon as Imogene leaves the porch of the historical society. It is only through the intervention of the local (adult) historian, as well as the President of the United States (!), who arrives with a plaque, that the society is saved. Granted, the historian had been contacted by Imogene when she discovered evidence that George Washington had slept at the house, but... no. Instead of showing kids that they themselves, through hard work, perseverence and peaceful dissent, can effect change in their communities, the book is saying that if you really want to get something done, you're going to have to call in a grownup, and the most highly-ranked grownup you can find. What a waste.
July 26, 2011
This is a fun (and somewhat cautionary tale) about preserving history and celebrating the lives of those who have gone before us. It's humorous and I love how Imogene uses quotes from famous people to make her point. The illustrations are terrific and we really enjoyed reading this book together. I love it when we can sneak a little history lesson into a story! And I love that it depicts the President as a woman of color.
August 20, 2011
You know it's a good picture book when - you are quoting it / reading it aloud to your sweetheart on your date night. Yes really. Our family loves history. Loves quotes. Loves standing up for what you believe in, even when others disagree. Loves when people are not afraid to voice their opinions AND take action. This is a great Leadership book, that used great American heroes as mentors. Loved it.
December 5, 2009
There's too obvious a "history is fun" feel to this book, and the ending with a black female President as deus ex machina only makes it more painful. Not as fun as the rest of Fleming's books.
September 14, 2011
I thought this was a delightful and charming book about a plucky heroine, Imogene, who tries to save the local historical society. Includes famous words from notable Americans, who influence Imogene.
May 28, 2012
Imogene Tripp should hang out with Ramona and Marty McGuire. This needs to be used in every social studies unit where it's remotely applicable..
July 6, 2018
Inspiring 4th of July Read.
April 16, 2018
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Hello, friends! Our book today is Imogene’s Last Stand by Candace Fleming & Nancy Carpenter, a delightful tale of a courageous little girl with a passion for US history.
Imogene has loved history from her first words – literally (they were, “Four score and seven years ago”). At school, she gives a show-and-tell lecture series on important women in history. But now, her mission is to breathe new life into the Liddleville Historical Society, a crumbling house full of all her town’s history. She and her father work tirelessly to restore every inch, but when they are finished, no one comes to visit. The next day, a sign is placed in the front yard: the house is to be torn down to build a shoelace factory. Imogene is not about to watch history be demolished without a fight, and sets to work – but how can one girl save the history of an entire town?
We LOVED this. Smart, confident and brave female protagonist? Check. Imogene is the type of character we live for, a historical figure-quoting, independent and ingenious firebrand who fights for what she believes is important, not only for herself but for everyone’s benefit. A meaningful story about knowing, understanding, and learning from our past? Check. In fact, the solution to the conflict is found in history, showing how our past can often inform our present problems. There’s even some adorable father-daughter moments between Imogene and her dad, and a wonderful, subtle girl-power-in-politics moment at the end. The pen-and-ink illustrations are perfect for giving both whimsy and gravitas to Imogene’s tale in equal measure, and the length is perfect. Backmatter even gives context for Imogene’s quotes. An awesome read for any young student of history, and it’s Baby Bookworm approved!
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November 5, 2018
Delightful and witty. Kids especially loved this one!
October 12, 2009
Imogene Tripp loves history so much that her first words as a baby were "Four score and seven years ago." She helps restore the Liddleville Historical Society, but to her disappointment, nobody visits. Then she learns the Mayor has ordered the building torn down and plans to put a shoelace factory in its place. Taking to the streets, Imogene launches a one woman campaign, blanketing the town with flyers and crying ala Paul Revere "the bulldozers are coming!" but nobody listens. "The shoelace factory will put Liddleville on the map," they say in reply. But Imogene is determined to win the fight - her last stand.
I was utterly charmed by this book. Candace Fleming's Imogene is plucky and adorable. Illustrator Nancy Carpenter depicts a girl who runs around town astride a stick horse as she quotes Paul Revere, and in flight goggles when she educates children during show and tell about notable heroines. Imogene's habit of quoting great men of history fits perfectly in this story, especially her reference to Martin Luther King's utterance "We are made by history," as she cleans the Historical Society.
The book's ending is a little predictable to adults, but children will likely like it. Imogene's Last Stand is a great introduction to history for little ones with a sweet but determined girl.
This review originally published at BriMeetsBooks.com
I was utterly charmed by this book. Candace Fleming's Imogene is plucky and adorable. Illustrator Nancy Carpenter depicts a girl who runs around town astride a stick horse as she quotes Paul Revere, and in flight goggles when she educates children during show and tell about notable heroines. Imogene's habit of quoting great men of history fits perfectly in this story, especially her reference to Martin Luther King's utterance "We are made by history," as she cleans the Historical Society.
The book's ending is a little predictable to adults, but children will likely like it. Imogene's Last Stand is a great introduction to history for little ones with a sweet but determined girl.
This review originally published at BriMeetsBooks.com
February 4, 2011
Imogene Tripp is a little girl who loves history and often quotes famous people from history. Her first words were "Four score and seven years ago". So when Imogene discovers the neglected and abandoned Liddleville Historical Society she immediately sets about restoring the old building and its contents. But when Imogene opens the doors, no one comes. No one cares. Then Imogene learns that the building is to be torn down to make way for a shoelace factory. She tries to rally the town to protest but no one comes. The night before the bulldozers are to come, Imogene finds a letter signed by George Washington thanking the owner for a very pleasant stay in his home. Imogene springs into action. She sends an email to a Liddleville historian and locks herself in stocks on the front porch of the historical society. Imogene refuses to move and as the day goes by more and more people gather on the lawn to watch Imogene defy the mayor. Finally, a limousine pulls up carrying the historian and the President of the United States. The President puts up a plaque declaring the house a national landmark. The historical society is saved. This is a fun way to introduce younger children to many important individuals from history. The front and back inside cover and flyleaf place each historical figure, that Imogene quotes, in context and tells why their words are important.
November 21, 2017
Imogene loves history. She is fascinated with the tales and stories that happened long before she was born. She notices that there is a Historical Society building stocked with historical antiques and documents. She spends a long time cleaning up the old building and restoring it. She is devastated to find out that the town wanted to tear it down. She fought for her building using tactics that historical figures she read about used. She eventually had to tie herself to the house to prevent it from being bulldozed. In the end, she saves the house.
Historial education and activism are major themes in this book.
As a little girl who loved - and still loves - history, I would have really enjoyed this book. It is a great way to include historical facts in a fun and engaging way for children. In the story, she quotes different figures. In the glossary of the book, the authors explain more about the people she quotes and explains why they are important in our history.
This book would be a great read for any child who loves history or a history classroom. It shows that history is not a boring topic that just has to be covered, but that it is a part of our past and it is important to know. I think this book is really engaging and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
August 1, 2013
Full review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=1328
Imogene is awesome! Her whole life she has loved history and has promoted history. History is her passion. When she finds out that the Liddleville Historical Center is up for demolition, she does everything in her power to save the history center. This, in a nutshell, is what makes her awesome: she is intelligent, passionate, and willing to stand up for her passion. Because of this, and the history allusions throughout the book, make this such an excellent book to use in classrooms. Imogene is such a great role model for any child.
The history aspects of this book were done so cleverly. Throughout Imogene’s story, she uses famous historical quotes to express how she feels at certain points. For example, when she was trying to get others to stop the bulldozing of the historical center dressed in her Paul Revere costume, she rode around Main Street (on her stick horse) yelling, “The bulldozers are coming! The bulldozers are coming!” These clever quotes are throughout the book. Then in the back and front end sheets Imogene’s historical tidbits are shared explaining all of the quotes.
Imogene is awesome! Her whole life she has loved history and has promoted history. History is her passion. When she finds out that the Liddleville Historical Center is up for demolition, she does everything in her power to save the history center. This, in a nutshell, is what makes her awesome: she is intelligent, passionate, and willing to stand up for her passion. Because of this, and the history allusions throughout the book, make this such an excellent book to use in classrooms. Imogene is such a great role model for any child.
The history aspects of this book were done so cleverly. Throughout Imogene’s story, she uses famous historical quotes to express how she feels at certain points. For example, when she was trying to get others to stop the bulldozing of the historical center dressed in her Paul Revere costume, she rode around Main Street (on her stick horse) yelling, “The bulldozers are coming! The bulldozers are coming!” These clever quotes are throughout the book. Then in the back and front end sheets Imogene’s historical tidbits are shared explaining all of the quotes.
May 22, 2010
History is everything to young Imogene Tripp. For a girl whose first words came from the Gettysburg address, putting the neglected Liddleville Historical Society in order is a dream come true. At least, it was until the day a sign goes up announcing the Society's imminent destruction in favor of a shoestring factory. Imogene launches a one girl crusade to save her museum with a little help from her parents. Nothing helps until she discovers an important document inside the Society. Can she stall long enough for her discovery to take effect?
While I love history and the different tidbits of it that the author and illustrator used throughout this picture book, I couldn't get past some of the implausible events of Imogene's book. While this picture book could be used to introduce the concept of historic preservation, other materials would be needed to give an idea of the time and difficulty involved.
The illustrations, with Imogene's many historical costumes, will entertain young readers.
While I love history and the different tidbits of it that the author and illustrator used throughout this picture book, I couldn't get past some of the implausible events of Imogene's book. While this picture book could be used to introduce the concept of historic preservation, other materials would be needed to give an idea of the time and difficulty involved.
The illustrations, with Imogene's many historical costumes, will entertain young readers.
October 26, 2013
Imogene is a young girl who wants to save the Historical Society in her town of Liddleville. The mayor wants to tear it down to put in a shoelace factory and Liddleville "on the map." Imogene tries to employ the strategies of the past to help the people of the town help her protest against the mayor. She rides around like Paul Revere and spouts out famous quotations throughout the book. It seems like her efforts may be lost until she discovers a letter stating that George Washington himself may have stayed in the old house; it might just be the thing that can put Liddleville on the map.
In both the beginning and end of the book, the author adds historical tidbits for the reader. This is a great book to use for students studying the various historical time periods. Some references in the book are to The Revolutionary War, the Vietnam War, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and others! The author, Candace Fleming, has a passion for history and has written other books such as, "The Lincolns" and "Our Eleanor." Fleming also won the Monarch Award for this book.
In both the beginning and end of the book, the author adds historical tidbits for the reader. This is a great book to use for students studying the various historical time periods. Some references in the book are to The Revolutionary War, the Vietnam War, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and others! The author, Candace Fleming, has a passion for history and has written other books such as, "The Lincolns" and "Our Eleanor." Fleming also won the Monarch Award for this book.
November 11, 2010
Published in 2009 by Schwartz & Wade
Interest Level: 3rd-6th Grade
Imogene is a girl who loves history. She lives and breathes history. She even is able to quote important figures in history. As she endeavors to save the local historical society, she finds that she is not alone and that her love of history is beyond the boundaries of a textbook.
I truly enjoyed this picture book that began with end-papers that had information about important figures in American history. Although the characterization of Imogene and her many friends could have had more depth, I thought that the story and illustrations were charming, captivating, and off the page. Imogene's desire to save something she believes in wholeheartedly could inspire anyone to act on their passion. The historical references are many and the story is engaging and exciting, but I wish there had been somewhat more depth in the characterization Imogene and the other characters.
Interest Level: 3rd-6th Grade
Imogene is a girl who loves history. She lives and breathes history. She even is able to quote important figures in history. As she endeavors to save the local historical society, she finds that she is not alone and that her love of history is beyond the boundaries of a textbook.
I truly enjoyed this picture book that began with end-papers that had information about important figures in American history. Although the characterization of Imogene and her many friends could have had more depth, I thought that the story and illustrations were charming, captivating, and off the page. Imogene's desire to save something she believes in wholeheartedly could inspire anyone to act on their passion. The historical references are many and the story is engaging and exciting, but I wish there had been somewhat more depth in the characterization Imogene and the other characters.
December 22, 2012
Any book that includes inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr., William Morris, Chief Joseph, and Eleanor Roosevelt on its endpapers makes me sit up and take notice. Readers will quickly discover that these quotes are sayings that provide inspiration for Imogene, the book's determined heroine. A lover of history, Imogene engages in a fruitless battle against the authorities as she tries to save Liddleville, New Hampshire's historical society from being razed in order to put up a shoelace factory. I loved how she never gives up, even contacting a historian and locking herself in the stocks as the bulldozers draw closer. The pen-and-ink and digital media illustrations bring a smile to my face as I see how determined that little girl is and think about how much each one of us can do to change our corner of the world. I also liked the fact that her father seemed to support her in her efforts. We need more parents just like him.
December 18, 2009
Imogene Tripp is a born and bred history buff. Her first words were "Four Score and Seven Years Ago" and from there all she would eat, think, and breathe was history. All of her attention is now focused on saving the towns historical society house. She cleans the place up and gets it all ready for tours, but nobody comes. Soon, she finds out that the house is going to be torn down to make a shoelace factory.....but not if she has anything to do with it!! All week she schemes and begs people to come and visit, but it isn't until she finds out a great secret about the house that people finally realize how great history can be. This is a cute story with a lovable character. It would be a great to use to perk students' interest in history. There are also mini bios on the front and back flaps about the historical figures that are referred to and quoted (by Imogene!) in the book. Loved it!
July 11, 2011
I really enjoyed Imogene, especially the little quips from historical personages that pepper her speech, but was a little annoyed at the confused messages about crossing gender role boundaries in both the text and the pictures. While the book seems to be very pro-liberated-woman, some of the little subconscious things seem to be popping back up such as portraying all of the construction workers as male and instead of having Imogene's actions directly save the Historical Society, instead it is saved by having been a place where George Washington, an old dead white man, slept. I do really like the historical information that is presented on the endpapers, giving the read background on the people and quotes that are used. So, the book is fun and the illustrations amusing with sketchy lines and humorously lumpy shapes, but it's not one of my favorites.
September 29, 2011
Imogene's Last Stand is a book you want to read aloud to your students. A young girl named Imogene ,who happens to be quite a history-buff, stands up for what she believes in, and doesn't back down! Fleming's humor and incorporation of United State's history makes the book entertaining not only for children, but for adults as well.
Nancy Carpenter rendered the illustrations in pen, ink, and digital media. Each end page has historical "tidbits" in which Carpenter makes small pictures of each historical figure in which Fleming references in the story. The amount of detail and color used to make the illustrations make this story lively, just like its main character, Imogene! You can't help but applaud Imogene for her courage and love of history. This will show our students not only to stand up for what they believe in, but will also give them knowledge of our historical past.
Nancy Carpenter rendered the illustrations in pen, ink, and digital media. Each end page has historical "tidbits" in which Carpenter makes small pictures of each historical figure in which Fleming references in the story. The amount of detail and color used to make the illustrations make this story lively, just like its main character, Imogene! You can't help but applaud Imogene for her courage and love of history. This will show our students not only to stand up for what they believe in, but will also give them knowledge of our historical past.
February 8, 2016
Imogene, a little girl who lives in New Hampshire, has a deep fascination for history. Once she was old enough she fixed up the Liddleville Historical Society in the hopes to teach people about the history of the town. Construction workers came with a notice that it would be torn down, and a shoelace factory would be built. Imogene petitioned and tried to rally the people in the hopes of saving the historical society, but no one listened. Then she found something amazing...
By using quotes from great people throughout U.S. history, Candace Flemming brings to life people from our past. Using a young girl as her main character makes this story easy for young children to relate to.
Grade Level: Kindergarten and up
Classroom uses: US History lesson, social studies lesson (petitions, rallies, protests)
By using quotes from great people throughout U.S. history, Candace Flemming brings to life people from our past. Using a young girl as her main character makes this story easy for young children to relate to.
Grade Level: Kindergarten and up
Classroom uses: US History lesson, social studies lesson (petitions, rallies, protests)
January 30, 2011
Imogene Tripp is a young history buff who is fighting to save the museum in the Liddleville Historical Society. She uses her cleverness, wit, and knowledge of history to show the townspeople the importance of preserving history for future generations. Things are not looking good for Imogene and the Historical Society until a very special person joins her cause.
IMOGENE'S LAST STAND is a fun book that will inspire young readers learn more about history and to take a stand for what they believe. Nancy Carpenter's adorable illustrations capture Imogene's spunk and charismatic personality. The endpapers of the book contain short biographies of the historical figures Imogene quotes in her quest. I wouldn't be surprised if we see more of Imogene in the future
IMOGENE'S LAST STAND is a fun book that will inspire young readers learn more about history and to take a stand for what they believe. Nancy Carpenter's adorable illustrations capture Imogene's spunk and charismatic personality. The endpapers of the book contain short biographies of the historical figures Imogene quotes in her quest. I wouldn't be surprised if we see more of Imogene in the future
January 26, 2010
In the words of the immortal Imogene Tripp, "That was totally fun!" Imogene loves history, and works hard to save a fantastic old house full of antiques, old letters and photos from being torn down to make way for a shoelace factory. It's an uphill battle trying to get others to care about history, but when Imogene discovers a letter proving that George Washington slept in the house, the President of the United States herself declares the house an historical landmark. Imogene quotes lots of cool folks from American history, like Eleanor Roosevelt and Chief Joseph. I've never been much a history buff, but Imogene inspired even me.
May 29, 2011
Imogene is a history buff! She helps her dad at the local historical society, but it becomes threatened when the mayor and the town want a shoelace factory built on the very location of the historical society. Imogene tries to rally the citizens of her fair town to her cause, but no one is convinced. Then one day while inside...moments before the demolition crew arrrives, Imogene discovers a piece of history...a letter from George Washington - the 1st president of the United States of America!
July 6, 2011
"Enamored of history, young Imogene Tripp tries to save her town's historical society from being demolished in order to build a shoelace factory." Imogene is quite the determined young historian as she sets the tone of the situation with quotes from historical figures dressed in the appropriate pieces. My favorites: Davy Crockett "Ain't nobody comin'", Theodore Roosevelt "Balderdash", Chief Joseph "My heart is sick and sad", Viet Nam protestors "Heck no, I won't go", and President Martin Van Buren "I am OK." End pages have relating historical facts.
October 21, 2011
Ami me encantoeste libro fantaciarialistica.Por que la nina le encantaba la istoria de los Estados Unidos des de que era una bebe la nina cresio y cuando ella estaba en quider des cuvio una casa de inmortales y abrio un museo de istoria y pusieron su pueblo en el mapa.Mi esquema es la nina cuando era bebe legusto una cosa como yo cuando era bebe.Mi pregunta es como sabia la nina la istoria de Estados Unidos cuando era bebe.Yo le recomiendo este libro a las personas que le gustan los libros fantasiarialistica.
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October 20, 2011I like this historical fiction book. It is about a girl namedImogene and ther'es this house ands the mayor want's to replace it for a shoelace factory. Imogene want's to stop them. I'll remember that history is important in life. My question is that isn't the mayor smarter by saying the words "Who cares about history"? My schema is that in school my classmates and I learn about history. I'll recomend this book to Ms.Juan because it's interesting and because it's about history plus Ms.Juan likes history.
April 7, 2012
An adorable story for history buffs. Imogene is a young girl who grew up with a great love the past and is now dedicated to saving her town's historical society from being torn down to make way for a shoelace factory.
Other reviews point out that some of Imogene's actions are unrealistic - for example, it's unlikely that a child as young as Imogene could refinish a four-poster bed alone and so quickly - but I actually enjoyed this story and its message that everyone has a part in protecting our past.
Other reviews point out that some of Imogene's actions are unrealistic - for example, it's unlikely that a child as young as Imogene could refinish a four-poster bed alone and so quickly - but I actually enjoyed this story and its message that everyone has a part in protecting our past.
January 26, 2026
Imogene loves history. In fact, her first words were: "Four score and seven years ago." She has to figure out how to save the Liddleville Historical Society, despite the fact that no one in her town is as interested in history as she is. She uses historical quotes extensively, which should be cute but came off as just pretentious. An explanation and historical context for the quotes she uses is given on the endpapers. I wanted to like this, but it was just a bit too much.
March 25, 2010
Imogene loves history - so much so that she decided to reopen the local historical society. No one visited and the mayor issued and order to tear it down and put up a factory. In the eleventh hour, she found a letter that proved that Geo. Washington had spent the night in her town. She saves the day when the current president issues the house a historical landmark status. (Lots of great quotes from historical figures)
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