Calliope Kate and the Voice of the River
Author | : Karen Konnerth |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2022-05-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781455626526 |
ISBN-13 | : 145562652X |
Rating | : 4/5 (52X Downloads) |
Download or read book Calliope Kate and the Voice of the River written by Karen Konnerth and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kate, a tall-tale heroine born on a Mississippi River shanty boat, frustrates her ma's attempts to tame her until she astounds everyone by defeating a hurricane through the blaring cacophony of a truly American instrument--the steamboat calliope. A fact-based tale in the tradition of Paul Bunyan, Kate's adventure invites the reader into a unique aspect of American history while bringing to life a strong girl who never gives up and finds her true voice.