(3) K-3 Cheerful watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations help introduce young readers to Emma Gatewood, who in 1955 at age sixty-seven became the first woman to "thru-hike" the Appalachian Trail solo. Chronicling what was actually Emma's second attempt, Thermes balances her subject's hardships with moments of beauty, exhilaration, and kindness from strangers. An extensive author's note and map/timeline endpapers fill in more details.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Erica Magnus. The true story of Emma Gatewood, who in 1955, at sixty-seven years old, became the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail alone in one continuous trip. Her inspiring story, told in clear, descriptive text, is accompanied by colorful (but often blurry) drawings depicting both Emma's struggles and her triumphs. A biographical note with a photo and source notes are appended.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler