Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail: A Picture Book Biography

Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail: A Picture Book Biography - Hardcover

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by Jennifer Thermes (Author)

This true inspiring picture book told with "beautiful illustrations and an emphasis on the value of nature, determination, and grit" (School Library Journal) is from critically acclaimed artist Jennifer Thermes.

Emma Gatewood's life was far from easy. In rural Ohio, she managed a household of 11 kids alongside a less-than-supportive husband. One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk . . . and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail.

With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises. When things got particularly tough, she relied on the kindness of strangers or sheer luck to get her through the night.

When the newspapers got wind of her amazing adventure, the whole country cheered her on to the end of her trek, which came just a few months after she set out.

A story of true grit and girl power at any age, Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail proves that no peak is insurmountable.

Author Biography

Jennifer Thermes is the children's book author and illustrator of Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure and an accomplished map illustrator. She lives in Connecticut.

Number of Pages: 48

Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.2 x 9.1 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: May 08, 2018

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail

Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3

Reading Level: 4.5

Point Value: 0.5

Name : Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail: A Picture Book Biography - Hardcover
Vendor : BooksCloud
Type : Books
Manufacturing : 2025 / 10 / 27
Barcode : 9781419728396