The Lost Colony of Roanoke
The Lost Colony of Roanoke is one of the most puzzling mysteries in America's history. In 1587, 115 colonists sailed to the new world, eager to build the brand new Cittie of Raleigh, only to disappear practically without a trace. Where did they go? What could have possibly happened? Who better to collect and share the clues than Jean Fritz and Hudson Talbott? The creators of Leonardo's Horse, an American Library Association Notable Book, again combine their masterful talents to illuminate a tragic piece of history that still fascinates Americans today.
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May 24, 2004
Acclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history. She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.
Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.
Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Endowment for the Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New…
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Hudson Talbott; Illustrated by Hudson Talbott
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Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Hudson Talbott
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Jean Fritz; Illustrated by Hudson Talbott
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Hudson Talbott; Illustrated by Hudson TalbottHudson Talbott has written and illustrated more than 20 children’s books, including Newbery Honor winner Show Way (by Jacqueline Woodson), ALA Notable Book and VOYA Honor Book Leonardo’s Horse (by Jean Fritz), and We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story, which was adapted into an animated film by Steven Spielberg. He lives in the Hudson Valley of New York and in New York City.
A Walk in the Words
Hudson Talbott
From Wolf to Woof
Hudson Talbott
United Tweets of America
Hudson Talbott; Illustrated by Hudson Talbott
River of Dreams
Hudson Talbott; Illustrated by Hudson Talbott
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Hudson Talbott
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Jean Fritz; Illustrated by Hudson Talbott