Riding to Washington
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 40
Published: 2013
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"Riding to Washington" by Gwenyth Swain follows the story of a young girl named Anna who embarks on an adventurous journey with her horse, exploring themes of courage, friendship, and adventure. Set against the backdrop of a significant historical event, Anna joins her community in a ride to Washington, D.C., advocating for social change. As she navigates challenges along the way, Anna learns about responsibility and the importance of standing up for her beliefs. Through vivid storytelling, Swain captures the spirit of determination and the bonds formed during a remarkable journey that leaves a lasting impact on Anna and her friends. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Tales Of Young Americans .
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Sleeping Bear Press .
Gwenyth Swain is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers. She runs the library at Twin Cities Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota. Swain was inspired to write about Ellis Island after hearing her grandmother's stories of a visit to the immigration station in the early 1900s. She lives in St. Paul. Hope and Tears was supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
