Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
Better Known As Johnny Appleseed
A biographical picture book that traces the legend of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, through nine short stories. As the journey moves westward, the figure of Johnny gains shape piece by piece.
Work Information
A gentle retelling of an American folk figure through a sequence of linked stories.
The life and legend of Johnny Appleseed are presented through a series of compact stories. Moving between historical fact and folk memory, the book builds a figure that feels both familiar and memorable.
Review Summaries
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Readers appreciate the chapter-by-chapter structure and the clarity with which the legend is told. Some, however, find the tone a little old-fashioned.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Published
- 1980-06-01
- Language
- 英語
- ISBN-13
- 9780397301638
- ISBN-10
- 0397301634
- Category
- 洋書/Children's Books
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