This title is suitable for ages 5 to 7 years. The heroic life of Stephen F. Austin, the 'Father of Texas', is vividly portrayed in this biography. In 1821, Austin led an intrepid group of colonists to settle parts of Spanish-controlled Texas. Over the course of the next 15 years he negotiated, cajoled, and eventually took up arms against the newly independent Mexico to eventually help found the Republic of Texas. Austin's patience, courage, and character are celebrated throughout this resource for emerging readers. [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Texas Heroes For Young Readers .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 65 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Bright Sky Press .

Mary Dodson Wade is a retired educator and librarian and author of over 50 books. She lives in Houston, Texas.