About this title: The only daughter in a family of eight children, May Amelia is a bit of a tomboy who enjoys fishing and doing farmyard chores. When her family decides that it is time for May Amelia to begin acting like a lady, she is not fond of the idea, and rebels. This story, set in 19th-century Washington State, is based on the life of the author's aunt.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780064408561ISBN:0064408566
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Harper Trophy Books (Paperback). Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Almost Like New condition, does not appear to have been read! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Harper Trophy Books (Paperback). Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Good to Very Good condition, clean pages, trace of spinecrease, light edgewear. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Harper Trophy Books (Paperback). Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Description: Fine. 0439179106 Excellent condition Soft cover book, clean pages, No creases to spine, this book is Near NEW! Shop & Save With US. read more
Description: Very Good. 0439179106 Great condition Soft Cover book, clean pages, mild creases to spine, light edge/corner rubs, this book is GREAT! Shop & Save With US. read more
Description: Very Good. 0439179106 Great condition Soft cover book, clean pages, no writing in book, may have mild spine crease, some edge/corner rubs, this book is GREAT! Shop & Save With US. read more
"This is a good book because it is well rounded. It is sad and funny and happy all in one. she has a lot of curiosity in her like me so I was able to connect with her and its a true book."
"Another great audiobook! I sometimes can't get into historical fiction, but when it's read aloud, I get sucked in. Holm won a Newbery Honor for this title, which was inspired by her great aunt who was born on the Nasel River (where this book takes place). This would be good for someone looking for a somewhat strong girl main character who is up for adventure, although she requires rescues from her brothers quite often."
"May Amelia turns 12 in 1899. She lives in Washington State, in an area populated with families of Finnish immigrants, like her own family. May has 7 older brothers, and does not particularly have any desire to be a Proper Young Lady. Interestingly, she seems to resent being excluded from some things because she is a girl, but not resent the "female" chores of cooking, etc. May Amelia has a very authentic voice, and I enjoyed her tales of life in harsh place as the only girl around. The character is based on the author's great aunt. May has such a true voice that I bet this is a fun audiobook."
"This was a good book and I enjoyed the story line. But as I remember (I read the book a little while ago) it had a lacked punctuation vary often and sometimes made it hard to follow and had to get used to it."
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