Imogene's Last Stand by Candace Fleming

Imogene's Last Stand by Candace Fleming
(Preschool - Grade 2)

Imogene Tripp is the kind of girl that can fingerpaint a map of the Oregon trail, give a puppet show lecture on women in history, and ride an old-fashioned, high-wheeled bicycle through her tiny town of Liddleville, New Hampshire. She is just the person to transform the dilapidated Liddleville Historical Society from a dusty, cobwebbed shack to a shining museum. Imagine her chagrin when a notice to tear the old historical society down appears in the front yard. The mayor has other plans for the space, but Imogene, quoting John Paul Jones, insists "I have not yet begun to fight!" With inspiration from her historical heroes, Imogene stands up to her fellow townspeople, all of whom seem uninterested in preserving their past. A last-minute discovery shocks the town, but will it be enough to save the museum? This unique picture book is full of funny details and spunky characters. Older preschoolers and early elementary students may be inspired by Imogene's passion for history and the book to learn more about Abraham Lincoln, Paul Revere or many other historical figures featured in this book.

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Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff