Make Way for Sam Houston

by Jean Fritz

Book Overview

Colorful Sam Houston leaps to life in the pages of this fresh and funny biography, set against the story of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico.

"Lively, readable, and solidly researched, this is the kind of biography every child needs." --Booklist, starred review

"Jean Fritz has done it again. Her writing turns this larger-than-life character into a very real person." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Young...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0698116461
• ISBN13: 9780698116467
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Paperstar Book
• Length: 109 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.9" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Good book for Young Adults

I enjoyed this book for many reasons. First, the boring history information was presented in an enjoyable manner. Second, I felt like I got to know who Sam Houston was as a person, not just what he did for Texas. Third, I was happy to find out that the information that was presented was well researched and not just from speculation. Of course, it is not Shakespeare, but it made Texas history a bit more bearable.