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Bartram, John
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Billy Bartram joins his naturalist dad on an airship expedition through the eighteenth-century American wilderness to find a lost Welsh kingdom. Billy must prove his worth as the group is tracked by French soldiers and threatened by a savage bear-wolf. Weaving together real historical figures and legendary tales, the steampunk fantasy provides an interesting take on the period; an author's note explains the liberties taken.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(2)
4-6
William (1739–1823) and his father John ("His Majesty's Botanist for North America") traveled from Florida to the Catskills, identifying and describing hundreds of species. The narrative--fifteen fictional samples from William's journal--summarizes the accomplishments of both men. Ray's art includes atmospheric renderings of landscapes and precise maps and vignettes. This book is both an introduction to botany and a revealing window into the past. Bib.
Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2004
2 reviews
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