Davy Crockett (book)

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Davey Crockett
Author Constance Rourke
Illustrator James MacDonald
LanguageEnglish
Genre Children's literature
Publisher Harcourt
Publication date
1934
Publication placeUnited States

Davy Crockett is a 1934 children's biography of the titular folk hero written by Constance Rourke and illustrated by James MacDonald. It follows Crockett's life growing up in Tennessee, his marriage at 19, fighting in the Creek Indian War in 1813-14, fighting against the United States during the Texas Revolution, and concludes with Crockett's death at the Battle of the Alamo. [1] The book was recognized with a Newbery Honor in 1935. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN   1-59158-313-6.
  2. ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
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