A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz!
George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake, including what the first president ate for breakfast!
"The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful." --Booklist
"A delightful book. The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking and a determined child."--The New York Times Book Review
"Younger and reluctant readers may enjoy this, as it offers a painless way of picking up information."--School Library Journal
- ISBN10 0698116119
- ISBN13 9780698116115
- Publish Date 2 February 1998 (first published 25 September 1984)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Puffin
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 48
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780698116115