On Our Way to Oyster Bay; Mother Jones and Her March for Children's Rights

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 9, 2016

Review

Mother Jones was an important leader for children's rights; this book discusses the abuses for which she was a champion. Children working in factories were denied an education as well as a childhood due to economic situations in the USA during the late 1800's and early 1900's. While a fictional account, readers will appreciate an overview of the plight of those children as they learn about civil unrest and demonstrations.

The story is accessible to grade 3 students who are introduced to biographies although the art work is slightly too stylistic. Mother Jones seems to be portrayed as Mother Goose in these illustrations.

Overall Book Score: good