{"product_id":"shh-were-writing-the-constitution-isbn-9780698116245","title":"Shh! We're Writing the Constitution","description":"\u003cb\u003eGo behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention, thanks to award-winning author Jean Fritz's words!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis factual gem that's written with Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a copy of the Constitution and those who signed it!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShh! We're Writing the Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★\"As usual, Fritz's account is lively and spiced with bits of detail that make the report come alive .... The informed reporting that goes on here will give readers a new perspective on our government's beginnings.\"\u003ci\u003e -Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"The author has distinguished herself again by making a landmark event an exciting story.\" -\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In her conversational and entertaining style, Fritz takes readers behind the scenes to learn what it was like during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . A really delightful way to learn American history.\"—\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALA Notable Book\u003cbr\u003e An \u003ci\u003eAmerican Bookseller\u003c\/i\u003e Pick of the Lists\u003cbr\u003e A Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies\u003cbr\u003e A Child Study Children’s Book Committee (Bank  Street College) Children’s Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003eAcclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history.  She wrote about her childhood in China in \u003ci\u003eHomesick, My Own Story, \u003c\/i\u003ea Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.\u003cbr\u003e      Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.\u003cbr\u003e      Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book \u003c\/i\u003eNon-Fiction Award, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eNotable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books of the Year, and ALA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors’ Choice Awards.\u003cbr\u003e      She passed away on May 14, 2017.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302071914725,"sku":"NP9780698116245","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780698116245.jpg?v=1767736533","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/shh-were-writing-the-constitution-isbn-9780698116245","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}