First Dog Fala
by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk (Author) Michael G Montgomery (Illustrator)
Meet the Scottish terrier who won the hearts of a United States president and the American people.
In 1940, Fala came to live with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the White House. The little dog played in the grass outside the Oval Office, attended important meetings with the president's advisors, and even dined with the president.
But as America was drawn into the conflict of a world war, life at the White House changed. Fala accompanied the president across the country and around the world, waiting with him for the return of American servicemen and an end to a terrible war.
Author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk offers young readers a glimpse into American history and the life of an American president through the story of a loyal dog. Michael G. Montgomery's full-color illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of Fala and the nation and president who loved him.
In 1940, Fala came to live with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the White House. The little dog played in the grass outside the Oval Office, attended important meetings with the president's advisors, and even dined with the president.
But as America was drawn into the conflict of a world war, life at the White House changed. Fala accompanied the president across the country and around the world, waiting with him for the return of American servicemen and an end to a terrible war.
Author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk offers young readers a glimpse into American history and the life of an American president through the story of a loyal dog. Michael G. Montgomery's full-color illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of Fala and the nation and president who loved him.
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"A real charmer"—Booklist "A delightful, quick read"—School Library Journal "An engaging package."—Kirkus Reviews
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
Elizabeth van Steenwyk was the award-winning author of more than seventy books for young people. After graduating from Knox College, she spent ten years writing for radio and television with a concentration on children's programming. She died in 2021. Michael G. Montgomery attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia and has created illustrations for magazines, books, newspapers, and advertising. The illustrator of several books for children, he lives in Georgia.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781682635926
Lexile Measure
880
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Publication date
July 25, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV004020 - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States
JUV016150 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 20th Century
JUV004020 - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States
JUV016150 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 20th Century
Library of Congress categories
Dogs
United States
Roosevelt, Franklin D
Presidents' pets
Fala (Dog)
United States
Roosevelt, Franklin D
Presidents' pets
Fala (Dog)
