THEE, HANNAH

by Marguerite de Angeli ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 18, 1940

The story of this little Quaker maid of old Philadelphia is slow in getting under way, it seems less formulated plot than Skippack School and Henner's Lydia and more emphasis on the psychological aspects. Hannah is not cut to the cloth of her Quaker family; she is constantly battling with ""Old Spotty"", the tempter who whispers in her ear. She craves the frills of her small neighbor. Finally, after repeated sad experiences, she learns that her bonnet is a symbol of what her people represent, and learns it unforgettably, in helping a slave woman escape. Marguerite de Angeli is making a real contribution to American background and tradition.

Pub Date: Oct. 18, 1940

ISBN: 0836191064

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday, Doran

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1940

Categories: CHILDREN'S