John Muir Wrestles a Waterfall

JOHN MUIR WRESTLES A WATERFALL
Illustrated by Jamie Hogan
Written by by Julie Danneberg
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

ISBN-13: 9781580895866
Ages 4-8

Available in Hardcover
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“Hogan’s expressive renderings of the explorer’s face are the highlight of this book…” —School Library Journal

DESCRIPTION
The now iconic figure John Muir, while living at the base of Yosemite Falls in California, ventures up the trail from his cabin one night and has a harrowing waterfall adventure. Back matter roots the story in Muir’s life’s work as a conservationist and naturalist.

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Illustration © Jamie Hogan

REVIEWS
“The rough strokes of the pastel-and-colored-pencil illustrations emphasize the texture of the rock, water and wood of the natural world Muir loved.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Hogan’s expressive renderings of the explorer’s face are the highlight of this book, depicting the excitement and awe that Muir experienced standing beneath the falls.”
—School Library Journal