The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springsby Betty G. Birney
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (2005)
Interest Level: Ages 8-12
Category: Historical Fiction
Type: Novel
Summary:
Small-town Eben McAllister dreams of traveling the world. While reading a book about the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, Eben laments that there is nothing in Sassafras Springs that is as interesting. His father makes him a bet that if Eben can find seven local "wonders" in the next seven days he can take a trip of his own.Online Connections:
1. Author website: http://bettybirney.com/
2. A video introduction to the novel: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=83f41721788e3315a14a&page=&viewtype=&category=
Book Connections:
1. The World According To Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
2. The Princess and the Peabodys by Betty G. Birney
2. The Princess and the Peabodys by Betty G. Birney
Keywords: wonders, exploring, hometown
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