The Girl on the High Diving Horse
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (699 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 039923649X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Simple, almost photograph-style illustrations Midwest Book Review Set in the summer of 1936, The Girl On The High-Diving Horse: An Adventure In Atlantic City by Linda Oatman High is the story of a young girl who sees the daily performance of another girl and her horse, diving from a tall platform to the delight of onlookers. Looking up at . Beautifully illustrated children's book I bought this book for myself only becausethe horse "Red Lips" featured in this storywas actually once owned by my father.It is beautifully illustrated and makesa very nostalgic souvenir of a by-gone era.Anyone from the Philadelphia metropolitanarea or South Jersey would fin. mentor text Mrs. Sharon Fisher Great for explaining how you can write a snapshot of a setting in narrative writing and with a circular conclusion. A terrific subject which is unknown to most children. The author creates suspense which rivets the reader to their seat. Great choice of vocabulary is sprinkle
Ivy's dream is to be that girl. Ivy Cordelia is plain lucky. It's the summer of 1936, and she gets to stay in Atlantic City all summer long, where there's so much to see: boxing kangaroos, human cannonballs, card-playing cats and high-diving horses! If there's anyone luckier than she is, it must be the girl on the high-diving horse, who daily performs her dangerous-looking act while the crowd cheers. Illustrated by Ted Lewin.. But could she ever be that brave? The spun-candy-and-sea-spray world of the Atlantic City boardwalk in the 1930s once again comes powerfully to life under the nostalgic artistry of Ted Lewin and Linda Oatman High
The expressive artwork and heartwarming text seamlessly come together to create a worthy tribute to these remarkable young women and their brave steeds.Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. As they stroll the boardwalk, they are greeted by amazing sights, from card-playing cats to boxing kangaroos. This gently told story captures a small piece of history that must have created unforgettable memories for those who visited the Steel Pier. She meets the two sisters, Arnette and Sonora, who care for and ride the animals, and they let Ivy help them. However, to Ivy Cordelia, nothing is more wondrous than the high-diving horses and their riders. Juxtaposed next to full-page pictures are drawings that look like the snapshots Ivy's father was taking. The muted tones of the illustrations are reminiscent of old postcards. From School Libr