{"product_id":"apples-to-oregon-being-the-slightly-true-narrative-of-how-a-brave-pioneer-father-brought-apples-peaches-pears-plums-grapes-and-c-hardcover","title":"Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and C - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeborah Hopkinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNancy Carpenter\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe slightly true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eApples, ho  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Papa decides to pull up roots and move from Iowa to Oregon, he can't bear to leave his precious apple trees behind. Or his peaches, plums, grapes, cherries, and pears. Oh, and he takes his family along too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the trail is cruel. First there's a river to cross that's wider than Texas, then there are hailstones as big as plums, and then there's even a drought, sure to crisp the cherries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLuckily Delicious (the nonedible apple of Daddy's eye) won't let anything stop her father's darling saps from tasting the sweet Oregon soil. A hilarious tall tale from the team that brought you \u003ci\u003eFannie in the Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e that's loosely based on the life of a real fruiting pioneer.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeborah Hopkinson is the author of numerous award-winning children's books, including \u003ci\u003eSweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the International Literacy Association Award; \u003ci\u003eGirl Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; and \u003ci\u003eApples to Oregon\u003c\/i\u003e, a Junior Library Guild Selection. She received the 2003 Washington State Book Award for \u003ci\u003eUnder the Quilt of Night.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in Oregon. Visit her online at DeborahHopkinson.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQueen Victoria's Bathing Machine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFannie in the Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLoud Emily\u003c\/i\u003e, among other books. Her works have garnered many honors, including two Christopher Awards and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at NancyCarpenter.website.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.8 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spur Awards (2005)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oregon Book Awards (2005)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volunteer State Book Awards (2008)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apples to Oregon\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756938559776,"sku":"9780689847691","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/03196127967ba3042dbc87e58899e71a.webp?v=1780089754","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/apples-to-oregon-being-the-slightly-true-narrative-of-how-a-brave-pioneer-father-brought-apples-peaches-pears-plums-grapes-and-c-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}