Milton Hershey: Young Chocolatier (Childhood of Famous Americans)

By M.M. Eboch

Book Overview

Did you know that the man behind Hershey's chocolate used to work in an ice cream parlor? Or that he had to try over and over again to get his now-famous chocolate to taste as delicious as it does today? Milton Hershey's life wasn't always a bowl of chocolate Kisses. When he was in fourth grade, he even had to drop out of school and work to help his poor family make ends meet. Read all about how the man we know as the famous young chocolatier finally struck it rich -- in money, love, and chocolate

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416955690
• ISBN13: 9781416955696
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

An Inspirational Life

This is an inspiring biography focused on Milton's life as a child and young man. You'll learn about the many challenges he overcame before founding his famous chocolate company, including two business failures. This book shows how hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude can bring success.

Interesting and Fun

We recently studied Milton Hershey in our homeschool. My children wanted to know more and this book was the answer. It contains a lot of information but does not bore the child. If you want to introduce your children to biographies, this is a great place to start. His life is not boring but exciting and meaningful. I recommend having hershey chocolate chip pancakes while reading this to the kids! :) (They loved that!)

Milton Hershey: Young Chocolatier

Excellent children's book on Milton Hershey. My husband read an adult book about Hershey and this book followed his story very well. I send a box each month to my grandchildren, who live a distance away. The books about Milton Hershey and Hershey, PA plus Hershey products were well received by my grandchildren.