Building the Bridge School: A Story about Michigan’s First Public School - Laura A. Stewart

Bookstores and other retailers, please note: This book is available for ordering only through Ingram. Stores should access their Ingram accounts to find this title. Stores that have not yet opened an account with Ingram can do so at this link, then click on "Bookstores." Ingram welcomes all retailers to open accounts, not just bookstores. So gift shops and other kinds of shops are eligible. Book description: Intertwining fiction and historical fact, author Laura A. Stewart brings to life the story of a small nineteenth-century farming community’s quest to build Michigan’s first public schoolhouse. Set in 1828 near the grape-vined River Raisin in Michigan, this delightful picture book is narrated by Justus, a young boy who has never held a book other than the family Bible. Now, his close-knit community is gathering to build something he’s only dreamed of: a public schoolhouse. Follow along as Justus and other real historical characters reveal a glimpse into early 1800s family and fa