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No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden (2018, Picture Book)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100385752768
ISBN-139780385752763
eBay Product ID (ePID)242694905
Product Key Features
Book TitleNo Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Historical, History / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
IllustratorTate, Don, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorTonya Bolden
FormatPicture Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length12.3 in
Item Width9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2017-043196
Reviews"This a-peel-ing story will give readers a new appreciation for spuds."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A charming mix of biography, history, agriculture, math, and lots of potatoes" --S chool Library Journal, starred review, "This a-peel-ing story will give readers a new appreciation for spuds."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal630.92
SynopsisDiscover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life as a slave and worked until he was named the "Potato King of the World"! Junius G. Groves came from humble beginnings in the Bluegrass State. Born in Kentucky into slavery, freedom came when he was still a young man and he intended to make a name for himself. Along with thousands of other African Americans who migrated from the South, Junius walked west and stopped in Kansas. Working for a pittance on a small potato farm was no reason to feel sorry for himself, especially when he's made foreman. But Junius did dream of owning his own farm, so he did the next best thing. He rented the land and worked hard! As he built his empire, he also built a family, and he built them both on tons and tons and tons of potatoes. He never quit working hard, even as the naysayers doubted him, and soon he was declared Potato King of the World and had five hundred acres and a castle to call his own. From award winning author Tonya Bolden and talented illustrator Don Tate comes a tale of perseverance that reminds us no matter where you begin, as long as you work hard, your creation can never be called small potatoes., Discover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life as a slave and worked until he was named the "Potato King of the World" Junius G. Groves came from humble beginnings in the Bluegrass State. Born in Kentucky into slavery, freedom came when he was still a young man and he intended to make a name for himself. Along with thousands of other African Americans who migrated from the South, Junius walked west and stopped in Kansas. Working for a pittance on a small potato farm was no reason to feel sorry for himself, especially when he's made foreman. But Junius did dream of owning his own farm, so he did the next best thing. He rented the land and worked hard As he built his empire, he also built a family, and he built them both on tons and tons and tons of potatoes. He never quit working hard, even as the naysayers doubted him, and soon he was declared Potato King of the World and had five hundred acres and a castle to call his own. From award winning author Tonya Bolden and talented illustrator Don Tate comes a tale of perseverance that reminds us no matter where you begin, as long as you work hard, your creation can never be called small potatoes.
LC Classification NumberS417.G7945B65 2018
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- 20 Mar, 2019
Awesome!
This book is about my family. I am happy to have received it. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
