Once in a while an ordinary person performs a deed so brave and unexpected that it is remembered long afterward. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Of the village the angler the legend of sleepy hollow lenvoy the sketch book. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles.
Bound for legend this is a story study for kate shelley. As recently as 1956 42 years after her death the railway industry still celebrated her, chipping in to decorate her grave with a bronze plaque. Bound for legend dial, is the true story ofkate shelley, who at 15, risked her life to prevent a passenger train from plunging off astormwrecked bridge near boone, iowa in 1881. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. And in 1890, the chicago tribune raised money to prevent kate shelley s family from losing their land. Kate shelley and the midnight express reading rainbow. Historic fiction account of kate shelleys heroic efforts to save numerous lives when a storm takes out the train bridge near her home. This true story is about 5yearold kate who bravely rushed out into a storm to. The oldest of four surviving children, she lived with her widowed mother and helped hold their remote farmland household together. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The image of kate, halfway across the bridge and threatened by an uprooted tree swept along in the angry. An unforgettable portrait of american heroine kate shelley, who risked her life to save the survivors of a terrible train wreck.
In the midst of a torrential storm in the summer in 1881, a dreadful train wreck occurred near15yearold shelleys. After the first book, the series continues with the alden children setting out on adventures and solving mysteries. Pocahontas and the strangers novel study novel studies. Bound for legend story study includes the following. After the railroad bridge near her home collapsed during a summer storm in 1881, 15yearold kate shelley walked to the nearest railroad station to make sure the passenger train from chicago would be stopped before it reached the broken bridge. Catherine carroll kate shelley december 12, 1863 january 21, 1912 was a midwestern. Shelley, kate, shelley, kate, railroad accidents, women heroes, heroes, railroad accidents publisher. Its told in language that younger children can understand, making it an excellent storytime choice as well as a great book for middle grade readers. A lot of people know at least a sketchy version of the story of kate shelley and the high bridge that was named after her, but. This book is very suspenseful and the tale is amazing. Run, kate shelley, run the true story of a railroad.
Shares the true story of fifteenyearold kate shelley who bravely rushed out in a storm to save two men and prevent the deaths of hundreds of others. The night of a summer storm in 1881, 15yearold kate shelley must face her personal fears in order to save a passenger train from crashing through a collapsed railroad bridge. Shares the true story of fifteenyearold kate shelley who bravely rushed out in a storm to save two men and prevent the deaths of hundreds of. Margaret wetterer wrote a childrens book called kate shelley and the midnight express in 1991 telling kates story. The illustrations are outstanding and elevate the story. An africanamerican folktale illustrated by jerry pinkney sootface. More about kate shelley because kate shelley was a real person and a hero, there are many websites about her on the internet. Kate was 15 on the night of july 6, 1881, when a big rainstorm hit near honey creek in the des moines river valley in iowa. Find out what deeds make kate a well remembered person of courage. Kate worked up until shortly before her death on january 21, 1912. Story study title page for students before reading worksheet author research worksheet character chart dictionary lookup sheets vocabulary. The gripping, true story of a 15yearold iowan who ventured out into a wild storm to give warning of a wrecked railroad bridge. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more.
Books to challenge gifted 5th grade readers greatschools. The entire day, 15yearold kate shelley had watched from her nearby. Free kate shelley and the midnight express study unit worksheets for teachers to print. She was rewarded and honored for this brave deed throughout her life, and she is still remembered today. A fine alternative to margaret wetterers stiffer, simpler but no less dramatic kate shelley and the midnight express 1990. In this picture book for older readers, san souci reconstructs a slice of history. In this text structure instructional activity, learners read the story all about trains and answer the questions about text structure. Today there is no track past the shelley homestead, the route having been moved several miles north of the original tracks. Hers is a deed bound for legend a story to be told until the last order fades and the. Have them write down any interesting information they learn about kate shelley and report on it to the rest of the class. On questions 17 choose the answer that means about the same as the word in brackets.
Bound for legend, describe how an ordinary person s selfless behavior can have a significant impact on a community. Remembering the real kate shelley iowa history medium. Bound for legend amazon library earns the selfrescuing princess society seal of approval for sharing the story of a brave young woman jumped at the chance to help others, even at the risk of her own life. Even now daniel san souci often illustrates roberts published books. San souci could write such a great historical account of kate shelleya teenage girl who becomes a legend. An ojibwa cinderella story illustrated by daniel san souci a weave of words. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and. Kate heard the crash, and knew that an eastbound express passenger train was due in moingona about. Books were written about her, including kate shelley and the midnight express, by margaret wetterer, and kate shelley. In 1881, a ferocious storm destroyed the honey creek railroad bridge in. Children can find out more about her by using her name to search the web. She was also one of the few women to have a train named after her, the kate shelley 400.
An irish tale, robin hood and the golden arrow, and cinderella skeleton. She received a gold medal from the state ofiowa for her heroism. San souci 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at. A lyrical account of 15yearold kate shelley s feat of averting a major train disaster during a tremendous storm on the night of july 6, 1881. Hers is a deed bound for legend a story to be told until the last order fades and the last rail rusts. She threw on an old coat and ran out to the barn to save her familys horses and cows, driving them to higher ground. Aug 10, 2017 shares the true story of fifteenyearold kate shelley who bravely rushed out in a storm to save two men and prevent the deaths of hundreds of others. Books were written about her, including kate shelley and the midnight express, by margaret wetterer, and kate. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 100 books for young readers including song of sedna, kate shelley. And i have done many picture books featuring a variety of heroines, such as brave margaret. A biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a national heroine. He was best known for his adaptations of folklore for children.
Max ginsburg dial books for young readers, 1995 32 pages. There isnt much written nationally about the kate shelley s endeavor of july 6, 1881 except for the article in the 1957 issue of trains magazine and the book kate shelley bound for legend. Once in a while an ordinary person performs a deed so brave and unexpected that we remember it long afterward. The illustrations are very well done and draw the reader in to the story. Jul 06, 2016 kate shelley state historical society of iowa photograph collection but the legend has been stretched and twisted over the last 5 years, so its worth another look to separate the facts from. Max ginsburg a biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a. Max ginsburg a biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped. While this is a childrens story book, it tells the tale in the most straightforward basic terms without adding any unnecessary details. In 1881, a ferocious storm destroyed the honey creek railroad bridge in iowa. Bound for legend, the talking eggs, two bear cubs, cendrillon. In the midst of a torrential storm in the summer in 1881, a dreadful train wreck occurred near fifteenyearold kates iowa farm.
It is a must have for every teacher in iowa, especially iowa history teachers. Max ginsburg a biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a national heroine. San souci 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This book is an excellent narrative about the kate shelley story. On july 6, 1881, kate shelley risked her life by crossing the floodswollen des moines river railroad trestle at midnight during a horrific thunderstormon her hands and knees, without a lanternto warn a passenger train that the next bridge was out. Bound for legend hardcover september 1, 1995 by robert d. Rr kate shelley and the midnight express 300k youtube. Kate shelley and the midnight express on my own history. Bound for legend worksheet is suitable for 4th 5th grade.
Childrens books, nonfiction, biographies and memoirs grade levels. A vivid, exciting narrative is matched to an equally compelling sequence of oilsginsburgs peaceful, sunlit landscapes darken threateningly as the storm arrives, and, whether leaning into the wind or crawling over a trestle only a few feet above churning floodwaters. One of my favorite stories of a heroic young woman comes from china, where it has been told for over 2,000 years. And in 1890, the chicago tribune raised money to prevent kate shelleys family from losing their land. She was awarded a gold medal from the state of iowa. Bound for legend posted in uncategorized tagged 12, 23, 34, 45, emotion, graham dano, k1, k5, nonfiction, picture book, social science. Sketchbook of geoffrey crayon part of an intended series for which i had made notes and memorandums. An irish adventure, the samurais daughter, young guinevere, kate shelley. Sep 23, 2012 the true story of catherine kate shelley 18651912, the courageous fifteenyear old irishamerican farm girl for whom iowas kate shelley memorial bridge is named.
There isnt much written nationally about the kate shelleys endeavor of july 6, 1881 except for the article in the 1957 issue of trains magazine and the book kate shelley bound for legend. Once in a while an ordinary person performs a deed so brave and unexpec. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Catherine carroll kate shelley december 12, 1863 january 21, 1912 was a midwestern united states railroad heroine and the first woman in the united states to have a bridge named after her, the kate shelley high bridge.
Bound for legend illustrated by max ginsburg pedro and the monkey illustrated by michael hays young guinevere illustrated by jamichael henterly the hired hand. A biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a. In the midst of a torrential storm in the summer in 1881, a dreadful train wreck occurred near fifteenyearold kate s iowa farm. She threw on an old coat and ran out to the barn to save. However, kate shelley is not forgotten, with a kate shelley railroad museum in moingona, iowa. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. San souci, illustrated by max ginsburg when the rain keep coming, and the water kept rising, fifteenyearold kate shelley knew she had to act quick. On that night, kate was up late and heard a work locomotive tumble off the honey creek bridge into the water. Free kate shelley and the midnight express worksheets and. Story study title page for students before reading worksheet. Little house in the big woods by laura ingalls wilder. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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