Our Only May Amelia

by Jennifer L. Holm, Emmy Rossum (Narrated by)

Overview

It isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but it's particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family's insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. She's sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. And now that Mama's going to have a baby, maybe there's hope. Inspired by the diaries of her great–aunt, the real May Amelia, Jennifer Holm has crafted a beautiful tale of one young girl whose unique spirit captures the courage, humor, passion and depth of the American pioneer experience. Newbery Honor

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780739359679
Publisher:	Listening Library, Inc.
Publication date:	09/04/2007
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jennifer L. Holm is the New York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish. Her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise are all Newbery Honor winners. Jennifer also collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series: the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series.

Editorial Reviews

May Amelia, 12, is the only girl in a family of Western pioneers at the tail end of the 19th century. She chafes against her parents’ instructions to be a Proper Young Lady. Nothing can stop her from exploring the wilderness in what will eventually become Washington State. Engaging.

Brightly

The voice of the colloquial first-person narrative rings true and provides a vivid picture of frontier and pioneer life in Washington State in 1899.

Horn Book

Give this to your readers who are seeking new frontiers.

 

May Amelia, 12, is the only girl in a family of Western pioneers at the tail end of the 19th century. She chafes against her parents’ instructions to be a Proper Young Lady. Nothing can stop her from exploring the wilderness in what will eventually become Washington State. Engaging.

Brightly.com