Calico and Tin Horns

by Candace Christiansen

Book Overview

Based on a true story of America's early days as a nation, Calico and Tin Horns celebrates the victory of a group of farmers who band together to fight for land that has been promised to them for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803711794
• ISBN13: 9780803711792
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Dial Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

significant display of the selfish unrelenting interests that drive our country

The Anti- rent War is a very important story in our American history. One to be known for our democracy's triumph for the common people. There is a "rest of the story" giving America away in six years with Land Grants to feed the industries these "lords" took as their next feudal pursuit. ...and, the American indians lost their peace, lives and property to the greed that followed this trend curiously executed by farmers and ranchers. This book sets the context for exactly what was happening that invites "the rest of the story". Excellent for introducing our youngsters to this significant display of the selfish unrelenting interests that drive our country. Beautifully illustrated and skillfully written. The rest of the story is told fully in Henry Christman's Tin Horns and Calico.

Colonial tale

This book describes the farmers' revolt against rich New York landlords in early colonial times. The story is told through the point of view of a young girl, whose family tries to keep her from learning about her father's and brother's participation in the revolt. The girl is very bright however, and is able to piece together what is happening. When her own farm comes under attack by the landlords while her father and brother are away, she has learned enough to blow the alarm horn herself to call for help. The story is quite engaging, and might be useful for helping familiarize children with this chapter in colonial history. Because of its implicit violence however, it might be best for older children. The book has about 1000 words.

A MASTERPIECE! I LOVE IT! I WISH I COULD RATE IT MORE STARS!

This masterful telling of how a group of farmers banded together to secure the land that that been promised them for several generations is a little told story about New York State history. I was thoroughly captivated by Thomas Locker's superb illustrations. Hannah is the narrator and central figure of this story. She is the daughter of a farmer and lives in a mostly male household. She has a chance to show her mettle when she sounds the horn and helps the farmers, who fight at night in disguise to secure the land that is rightfully theirs. At the end of the story, Hannah is rewarded with a beautiful blue calico dress. Hannah is absolutely adorable and has a lot of savvy. She's a very appealing character and her bravery has helped girls to feel better about themselves and their abilities. She is truly a literary gem. Thomas Locker's illustrations are masterpieces in and of themselves. This book should be back in print because it is such a gem.

This is a great book!

Well, first this is a great book. The illustrations a terrific and Thomas also used Candace Christiansen as a "model" for the book. Next I would like to say hello to Amanda, my sister, who practically lives with Candace and Thomas, and also someone who really does live with Candace and Thomas, Chris Karl. And also hi to Kate from the band Project Kate who is Candace's daughter, along with Chris Karl. Kate, you are awesome! Amanda and Chris, and Candace and Thomas, you are too!

A beautifully illustrated book on little known history

This book is beautifully illustrated and deals with a little known incident in American history. I think it's great! I bought a copy for my niece and soon I'm going to have to buy one for myself! If you want children to understand that there's much more to history than the "safe" version they've been fed in school this book is great!