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James Whitcomb Riley

Young Poet

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James Whitcomb Riley

By: Minnie Belle Mitchell, Montrew Dunham
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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Travel back in time to the boyhood of one of the most popular poets of the early 20th century. Author of "Little Orphan Annie", "The Old Swimmin' Hole", and hundreds more poems, "Bud" Riley spent his childhood in mid-19th century Indiana, where stagecoaches were a common sight, rope swings were the only thrill rides, and telling spooky stories by firelight was the best entertainment of all.

Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today's young listeners into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage are showcased in common situations to which every child can relate.

©2002 the Estate of John F. Mitchell, Jr., and Montrew Dunham (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.
Biographical Fiction Biographies Classics Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction

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"[The Young Patriots Series] would make a popular and much appreciated addition to any personal, school or community library biography collection for young readers." (Midwest Book Review)

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