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Lucretia Mott: A Guiding Light (Women of Spirit) Hardcover – January 1, 1996

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Traces the life of Lucretia Mott, a leader of the abolitionist and feminist movements, from her roots in New England to her decades of social service in Philadelphia
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 15 years
  2. Print length
    190 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  6. Publisher
    Eerdmans Pub Co
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 1996
  8. ISBN-10
    0802851150
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0802851154
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Grade 7 Up?A profile of the life of the 19th- century Society of Friends minister, abolitionist, and women's rights activist. After an opening chapter describing an 1840 anti-slavery convention where Mott was denied participation because of her sex, the biography goes back to her birth on Nantucket in 1793. It proceeds chronologically to her death in 1880, laying out fairly directly the many events in her long life. The abolitionism/feminism nexus is elucidated, as is Mott's extraordinary moral and physical courage. The emphasis is political rather than social history, and while there is a minimal sprinkling of interesting period detail, Bryant relies mainly on a straightforward recounting of events to bring Mott to life. This account is not dull, but, considering its subject, is neither particularly gripping nor especially good at providing a wider context for the significance of this woman's actions. Despite some modern vernacular (it seems jarringly anachronistic to hear 19th-century Lucretia become aware of "gender bias" or ease her mother's "burden of single parenthood"), the book may be tough going for young people unfamiliar with this era of American history because of the abundance of names and events. Bryant mentions her sources in an author's note. Black-and-white portraits and photos or engravings of significant locales appear in an eight-page centerfold. Dorothy Sterling's Lucretia Mott (Doubleday, 1964; o.p) covers much the same ground in a livelier narrative and gives a better sense of how and why Mott was so remarkable.?Nancy Palmer, The Little School, Bellevue, WA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Gr. 7^-12. Although the title of this solid biography in the Women of Spirit series hints that Lucretia Mott was primarily a spiritual leader, Bryant portrays her as an important political and social leader as well. In the opening chapter, Mott, age 47, is a prominent abolitionist in the Philadelphia Branch of the Society of Friends. Invited to attend a conference of abolitionists in London, she no sooner arrives than she is "uninvited" --because she is a woman. This rejection deeply alters her views about women's rights in America, and eight years later she is instrumental in organizing the first women's rights convention. As the cornerstone of a large extended family, she models her deep belief that faith must be a central force in life. The book describes her childhood on Nantucket, traces her growing awareness of injustices, and captures the dynamic spirit of this noted though often neglected woman in history. Bryant not only does a fine job of bringing her subject to life but also provides biographical sketches of the many social reformers Mott knew. Black-and-white photos; bibliography. Shelley Townsend-Hudson

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eerdmans Pub Co (January 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802851150
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802851154
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 15 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jen Bryant writes picture books, novels and poems for readers of all ages. Her biographical picture book: A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams, illustrated by Melissa Sweet,received a Caldecott Honor award and her historical novel in verse Ringside 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial is an Oprah Recommended Book for ages 12 & up. Other titles include Pieces of Georgia (IRA Young Adult Choices Pick), The Trial (about the 1935 Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial), a 1960's-era novel Kaleidoscope Eyes (a Jr. Library Guild selection), Georgia's Bones, celebrating the creative vision of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, Music for the End of Time, based on a true story about WWII, and Abe's Fish: A Boyhood Tale of Abraham Lincoln.

Jen has taught writing and Children's Literature at West Chester University and Bryn Mawr College and gives lectures, workshops and school presentations throughout the year. She lives with her family in Chester County, PA.

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GailGardener
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing woman, wonderful biography
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Lucretia Mott was way ahead of her time, unafraid to stand up for human rights. She worked to free slaves, for women's rights, and for Native American rights. I was amazed at her unflagging energy. This is a great book, very accessible. Written for youth, but doesn't talk down to the reader.
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Good biography for high school students
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