Florence Nightingale

Reviewed by: Kathy George - Gray Public Library, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 9, 2014

Review

Demi's signature illustrations tells the reader the story of Florence Nightingale. Born to affluent parents - she lacked for nothing but all she wanted was to help others - eventually deciding to be a nurse - but had to fight her parents objections to do so. She made a name for herself during the Crimean War - cleaning up the filthy conditions.

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

., Demi

Publisher: Henry Holt

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool, grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780805097290

Price: 17.99