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Molly Bannaky Paperback – Picture Book, January 12, 2009

by Chris K. Soentpiet (Author), Alice McGill (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 69 ratings
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On a cold gray morning in 1683, Molly Walsh sat on a stool tugging at the udder of an obstinate cow. When she spilled the milk, she was brought before the court for stealing. Because she could read, Molly escaped the typicalpunishment of death on the gallows. At the age of seventeen, the English dairymaid was exiled from her country and sentenced to work as an indentured servant in British Colonial America. Molly worked for a planter in Maryland for seven long years. Then she was given an ox hitched to a cart, some supplies-and her freedom. That a lone woman should stake land was unheard of. That she would marry an African slave was even more so. Yet Molly prospered, and with her husband Bannaky, she turned a one-room cabin in the wilderness into a thriving one hundred-acre farm. And one day she had the pleasure of writing her new grandson's name in her cherished Bible: Benjamin Banneker.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD920L
  6. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.25 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    January 12, 2009
  9. ISBN-10
    0547076762
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0547076768
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"The oversized format and stunning watercolor paintings turn this fictionalized biography of the grandmother of Benjamin Banneker into an exciting visual experience. . . . A good story in a fabulous artistic package." School Library Journal

This handsome, large-sized picture book shows her [Molly Bannaky] as a woman who was strong enough not only to survive harsh times but also to break new ground. Booklist, ALA —

About the Author

Chris K. Soentpiet is an award-winning illustrator whose work reflects his interest in people, history, and culture. He was given the gold medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York City for his illustrations in Haemi Balgassi's Peacebound Trains, and his books have been recognized by the American Booksellers Association, School Library Journal, the International Reading Association, the Junior Library Guild, Parents' Choice, Parents' magazine, and Smithsonian magazine. Soentpiet has a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute. 
 

Alice McGill is an award-winning author and professional storyteller. Among her books is the ALA Notable Molly Bannaky, winner of the 2000 IRA Picture Book Award and the 2000 Jane Addams Award. Alice McGill has toured to collect and tell stories in thirty-nine states, Canada, the West Indies, and South Africa. She lives with her husband in Columbia, Maryland.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Reprint edition (January 12, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0547076762
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0547076768
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD920L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.25 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 69 ratings

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    Chris Soentpiet (SOON-peet) is the recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work and Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year for SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. His other prestigious honors include the International Reading Association (IRA) Book Award for MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, MOLLY BANNAKY & COOLIES which has won the Parents Choice Gold Award. His illustrations have been featured in the New York Times, Houston Chronicle, Ebony Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today. Chris’s stunning realistic watercolors plays with the illumination of light. Fellow illustrators at the Society of Illustrators in New York City rewarded his artistic realism with its highest honor, a Gold medal. As an adoptee, Chris’ multicultural background and experiences are reflected in his choice of distinct cultural and historical setting. Chris is known for his books celebrating diversity and visiting schools across the country promoting the love of literature and the arts.

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Customers find the book beautifully illustrated, with one noting it's well-suited for reading out loud. The story receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as an inspiring tale of a woman's life.

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Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in the book, with one customer noting it's well suited for reading out loud.

"The size of the book makes it great for group reading and sharing illustrations. I have used this book numerous times with elementary students...." Read more

"Great book with some amazing artwork to go along with it. This is a quick read and it's more about the pictures and the overall story in my opinion...." Read more

"A beautiful picture book about an amazing woman. Pair this with What Are You Figuring Now?..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of this book, describing it as wonderful and an inspiring tale of a woman's life, with one customer noting how history is woven throughout the narrative.

"...Great if followed up with discussion of Benjamin Banneker. Good solidly presented story." Read more

"...Inspiring tale of the woman who went on to become Benjamin Banneker's Grandmother...." Read more

"This is a beautifully illustrated book and an inspiring true story of a brave young woman. It’s much larger book than I expected...." Read more

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I ordered it for my 8 year old son and my wife. BANNAKY & Molly Walsh are my wife's 10th Great-Grandparents & my sons 11th Great- Grandparents. Thank you so much.
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  • Wvnana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for classroom.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
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    The size of the book makes it great for group reading and sharing illustrations. I have used this book numerous times with elementary students. Great if followed up with discussion of Benjamin Banneker. Good solidly presented story.
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  • Dave H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring story of an Amazing Woman
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016
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    Great book with some amazing artwork to go along with it. This is a quick read and it's more about the pictures and the overall story in my opinion. Inspiring tale of the woman who went on to become Benjamin Banneker's Grandmother. It is easy to see where Banneker got his smarts, drive and passion from. I didn't know the full story of Molly Bannaky until I read this book and some others that were similar (but not nearly as beautiful as this one). A job well done by the author and the illustrator. My kids like this as well and it makes a great before bedtime read because of the length and the pictures.
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  • JC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Huge, gorgeous picture book of a strong, determined woman.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019
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    A beautiful picture book about an amazing woman. Pair this with What Are You Figuring Now? A Story about Benjamin Banneker, Molly’s grandson for a great lesson in American history, perseverance, determination, tolerance and bi-racial families.
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  • Careey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story for kids to read about
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
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    My son is 9 years old and we were excited to learn about Molly Bannaky. The physical size of the book was a bit larger than similar books. We went on to read about her grandson Benjamine Bannaker!
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  • Marion L. Morrison
    5.0 out of 5 stars an important historic link
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012
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    The year it was published I was at the ABA (American Bookseller's Association) national convention looking at hundreds of new Children's titles as a buyer for a store. Of all the books there, this one particularly caught my eye, and I sat on the floor to read it cover to cover. The paintings are luminous and illuminating. I was swept into the story of an indentured servant arriving early in the days of the colonies...and at the end was stunned to find out that this was a fictionalized biography of a real person, grandmother to Benjamin Banneker. Now as an ESOL teacher I use this as part of my introduction to American history. My own copy is a first edition and well read already, so I just bought the paperback to replace it in my classroom library and take my copy home to save for my grandchildren.
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  • Angel Otero
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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    I ordered it for my 8 year old son and my wife. BANNAKY & Molly Walsh are my wife's 10th Great-Grandparents & my sons 11th Great- Grandparents. Thank you so much.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
    I ordered it for my 8 year old son and my wife. BANNAKY & Molly Walsh are my wife's 10th Great-Grandparents & my sons 11th Great- Grandparents. Thank you so much.
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  • tcampbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars My 8th great grandmother ❤
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
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    Although a lot of the story is filled in with fiction to tell the story, I loved the book. Illustration is nice enough to put in a frame.
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  • Dennis England
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive woman
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021
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    This my 8x great-grandmother. It no wonder we broke from England
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