Hello the Boat!

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Hello the Boat!
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Author Phyllis Crawford
Illustrator Edward Laning
LanguageEnglish
Genre Children's literature
Publisher Holt
Publication date
 1938
Publication placeUnited States

Hello the Boat! is a 1938 children's historical novel written by Phyllis Crawford and illustrated by Edward Laning. Set in 1817, it follows the journey of the Doak family, Mr. and Mrs. Doak, and their children Susan, Steven, and David, as they travel down the Ohio River from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to resettle in Cincinnati, Ohio and become farmers. [1]

Reception

The novel received a Newbery Honor in 1939, [2] and the New York Times review applauded Crawford's characterizations and dialogue. [3]

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.
  3. ↑ "Books for Younger Readers: Hello the Boat, by Phyllis Crawford; 227 pp". The New York Times. October 16, 1938. Retrieved December 18, 2025.


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