The Horn Book Guide

LITERATURE

Paul, Ann Whitford

All by Herself: 14 Girls Who Made a Difference

40 pp. | Harcourt/Browndeer | November, 1999 | Trade ISBN 0-15-201477-2 $$17.00

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Michael Steirnagle. Fourteen narrative poems recount the courage of girls--some who grew up to be famous, some who remained unknown--who performed acts of daring, whether saving a train from imminent disaster or simply learning to read. Amelia Earhart, Sacajawea, Rachel Carson, Wilma Rudolph, and Golda Meir are some of the verses' celebrity heroes. Handsome oil paintings rendered in rich colors illustrate the inspiring collection. Bib.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute