In this book, the author, carol hoff makes the plot clear to all readers that the reason for the family to move to texas is, to gain a freedom that has not been achieved for them before. Johnny texas by carol hoff, bob meyers illustrator, bob. Johnny texas on the san antonio road by carol hoff isbn. Johnny texas on the san antonio teacher resource guide. Carol hoff was a writer of wonderful childrens books back in the 1950s and 60s. Carol hoff s featured books johnny texas on the san. The land of the tejas by siddie joe johnson sketches from the five states of texas by a. Descargar gratis finale hush hush becca fitzpatrick books. Johnny texas on the san antonio road by carol hoff 1984.
In the 192page followup story, johnny is three years older and has to take up a mansized job for his father, who has broken his leg in a fall from the windmill. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Bosque county historical commission bcc catalog of. I can totally understand how this book sparked his passion. Christmas on galveston island, texas, 1840 semicolon. Reminiscent in tone and situation to the yearling, the interplay of personalities within a small family is leavened to an action perspective for young people. The event was the local release of johnny texas, and carol hoff was signing copies of her new book. Carol hoff is the author of books such as johnny texas. Books like this are a really great way to make history come alive. In their new home, the family learns about slavery when papa trades a calf for tobias, a slave. Adventures with a texas naturalist, roy bedichek and other dirty stories, larry l.
Johnny texas by carol hoff, bob meyers illustrator, bob myers paperback, 160 pages, published 1992. Read free johnny texas carol hoff bob meyers books. Johnny texas carol hoff bob meyers books download as pdf. The character johnny texas played an important role in two of hoff s books. May 04, 20 here are some books about texas history we have enjoyed, most of which we picked up here and there for little money. Being a monster kid, i yearned to take on bram stokers dracula. Several years ago, someone gave us a copy of her early reading book the four. King aransas, stephen harrigan armadillo in the grass, shelby he.
She is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Johnny texas 1950 and johnny texas on the san antonio road 1953. Johnny texas on the san antonio road by hoff, carol and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Carol hoffs texas classic is an authentic and unforgettable picture. Both of the johnny texas books, plus head to the west 1957, gave accounts of settlement on the texas frontier. Johnny texas by carol hoff 19500601 by dust jacket missing. Then war is declared and papa joins the army of general houston. Supplement carol hoff s timeless texas adventure story with classroom activities that emphasize texas history and geography. Carol hoffs featured books johnny texas on the san. Greene johnny texas by carol hoff johnny texas on the san antonio road by carol hoff. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Carol hoffs texas classic is an authentic and unforgettable picture of a pioneer german family and. See more ideas about texas, texas history and books. Like most kids, i confined my early reading to childrens books.
Hoff would eventually revive those stories into works of fiction. Johnny texas on the san antonio road is the sequel to carol hoffs historical fiction about a german immigrant family who come to texas just before the fight for independence. Since 4th grade social studies is the study of texas this year, past and present, i chose this book for cross curricular purposes which will. Johnny s story is one of adventure and excitement woven with threads of early texas history. Carol hoff, author of johnny texas, on librarything. From carol hoff, author of johnny texas and johnny texas on the san antonio road, comes this story, head to the west, of german immigrants to texas in the early days of the texas republic. The late carol hoff was a high school librarian and. When i was 6 years old in 1950, my grandmother took me to a special event at the local drug store in yorktown, texas, which as of three years ago still had the original iron hitching posts along the sidewalk. Several years ago, someone gave us a copy of her early reading book the four friends 1958, and we found it so much better than modern beginning readers. The character johnny texas played an important role in two of hoffs books. The four friends a follett beginningtoread book by carol hoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Johnny texas on the san antonio road hoff, carol on. Some of the published credits of carol hoff include johnny texas on the san antonio road, johnny texas. Texas history novel for 4th graders donorschoose project.
Carol hoffs texas classic is an authentic and unforgettable picture of a pioneer german family and young johnny, whose life is full of wonder as he explores the woods and streams near his farm home. Carol hoff s texas classic is an authentic and unforgettable picture of a pioneer german family and young johnny, whose life is full of wonder as he explores the woods and streams near his farm home. While the book would be of special benefit to students studying texas history, all boys and girls of any age can feel the thrill as they travel along with johnny on the same road used for more than a century by missionaries, settlers, soldiers, and great heroes like stephen austin and sam houston, and share his experiences as he escapes rattlesnakes, survives sudden storms, hunts wild turkeys, and encounters robbers. Bob meyers in the early days of texas history, tenyearold johann comes from germany with his family to.
In the early days of texas history, tenyearold johann comes from germ. The fifty best texas books august 1981 texas monthly. Young johann is first awed by the vast land that is texas, but when the stagecoach driver dubs him johnny texas, the boys love for his new country starts to grow. Tenyearold johann, dubbed johnny texas by a native texan, loved tenderly and deeply by his. Na a warm and appealing family story set in the texas of 18346, this first winner of the charles w. That christmas, johnny receives a rifle, which he finds he needs to use. While the book would be of special benefit to students studying texas history, all boys and girls of any age can feel the thrill as they travel along with johnny on the.
By carol hoff in the early days of texas history, tenyearold johann comes from germany with his family to settle in this vast land, and soon grows to love his new home. Johnny texas condition good offered by thriftbooks. Johnny texas is in this book, the author, carol hoff makes the plot clear to all readers that the reason for the family to move to texas is, to gain a freedom that has not been achieved for them before. I was about twelve when i felt moved to read a grownup bookone in particular. Carol hoff books list of books by author carol hoff thriftbooks. Johnny texas carol hoff bob meyers books johnny texas carol hoff bob meyers b. Johnny texas hoff, carol hendrick long publishing co. There is a list of books to help you observe the saints feast days, and a calendar of saints. Illustrated, 48 pages, 812 x 11, pb the late carol hoff was a high school librarian and author of johnny texas and johnny texas on the san antonio road. Savard 1st 6 weeks we will begin the year reading the historical fiction book johnny texas written by carol hoff.
Young johann is first awed by the vast land that is texas, but when the stagecoach driver dubs him johnny texas, the boys love for his new country starts to. Carol hoffs johnny texas was one that mesmerized me. The fifty best texas books august 1981 history, fiction, legend, drama a. Mother of divine grace school 56 pages mathematics. Read johnny texas on the san antonio road by carol hoff for online ebook.
Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Lib use only 1978 johnny texas central texana adult books. Hendricklong publishing company, republished in 1998 isbn. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. She makes it easy to know what the purpose of the book is, because of the plot, which makes it easy to identify. Johnny texas on the san antonio road by carol hoff, 9780937460993, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The library collection consists of books and published documents including histories of bosque county, cemetery records, accounts of the people and communities of the county, telephone books, and some county records and census and tax rolls on microfilm. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. John holmes jenkins papers a guide university of texas. Emigration and immigration, fiction, german americans they served america subjects. Bob meyers in the early days of texas history, tenyearold johann comes from germany with his family to settle in this vast land and soon grows to love his new home. See all books authored by carol hoff, including johnny texas, and wilderness pioneer. Carol hoff books biography and list of works author of. A warm and appealing family story set in the texas of 18346, this first winner of the charles w.
The late carol hoff was a high school librarian and author of johnny texas and johnny texas on the san antonio. Some of the published credits of carol hoff include johnny texas on the san antonio. Carol hoff biography carol hoff biography and list of works carol hoff books covid19 update. Carol hoff was born february 24, 1900 in tucson, arizona. Johnnys story is one of adventure and excitement woven with threads of early texas history. Johnny texas by carol hoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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