Thanksgiving: The True Story
Grade 5–9—In an effort to discover the real story of Thanksgiving, or rather the true first Thanksgiving, Colman conducted research that included firsthand accounts, proclamations, magazine and newspaper articles, museum exhibits, and interviews. The first section of the book discusses the history of the holiday and its various observations; the second half describes the traditions that have evolved around it. The writing is clear and readable, and a number of the black-and-white photos and reproductions enliven the text. This title is similar to Laurie Hillstrom'sThe Thanksgiving Book(Omnigraphics, 2007), which contains even more primary sources. Colman's title should be considered as an additional purchase where there is a strong need for books about the holiday.—Geneva Reeder, Lower Dauphin Middle School, Hummelstown, PACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.