· Armstrong Sperry (–) is the author of many books for young readers, including Call It Courage, All Sail Set, Lost Lagoon, and Hull-Down for Action. Editorial Reviews The New York Times "Whether this author is telling of clipper ships, of the days of the covered wagon, of the South Sea Islands, he writes always with imagination and bltadwin.ru: Aladdin. · Newbery Medalist, This book is the reason most people still know of Sperry's work. It has been in print continuously for nearly sixty years, a testament to the endurance of this story's appeal, and the influence of a Newbery Medal. Call it Courage is to put it simply, an amazing classic novel written by the great Armstrong Sperry, who also wrote one of my favorite short stories, The Ghost of the Lagoon, which I read back when I was a child, and unfortunately, never had the chance to read anything else by the man until bltadwin.ru by:
Newbery Award Acceptance Paper, by Armstrong Sperry () Letter from Irene Smith, May 5, , telling him that Call It Courage had been selected for the Newbery Medal. Letter from Doris S. Patee, , AWS's editor at MacMillan, discussing the arrangements for the award ceremony. In Sperry won the Newbery Award for Call It Courage, which was his ninth book for children. Armstrong Sperry died in April Many of Sperry's books are now out of print, but titles may be found at used or antique bookstores. The following is a partial listing of his works. • One Day with Manu, Philadelphia, Winston, Armstrong Sperry () is the author of many books for young readers, including Call It Courage, All Sail Set, Lost Lagoon, and Hull-Down for Action. Editorial Reviews The New York Times "Whether this author is telling of clipper ships, of the days of the covered wagon, of the South Sea Islands, he writes always with imagination and.
Newbery Award Acceptance Paper, by Armstrong Sperry () Letter from Irene Smith, May 5, , telling him that Call It Courage had been selected for the Newbery Medal. Letter from Doris S. Patee, , AWS's editor at MacMillan, discussing the arrangements for the award ceremony. Armstrong Sperry Armstrong Wells Sperry (November 7, – Ap) was an American writer and illustrator of children's literature. His books include historical fiction and biography, often stories of boys from Polynesia, Asia and indigenous American cultures. He is best known for his Newbery Medal-winning book Call It Courage. Armstrong Sperry (–) is the author of many books for young readers, including Call It Courage, All Sail Set, Lost Lagoon, and Hull-Down for Action. Editorial Reviews The New York Times "Whether this author is telling of clipper ships, of the days of the covered wagon, of the South Sea Islands, he writes always with imagination and integrity.
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