Clever Beatrice: An Upper Peninsula Conte | 
| Author: Margaret Willey
Creator: Heather M. Solomon
Publisher: Atheneum
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 861297
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st ed
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 9.1 x 0.4
ISBN: 0689832540
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.2
EAN: 9780689832543
ASIN: 0689832540
Publication Date: September 1, 2001
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He may be massive and burly, but this rich giant of the north woods is no match for tiny, whip-smart Beatrice. Determined to dupe the big guy out of his gold coins in order to put porridge on her poor mother's table, Beatrice proposes a match of strength. Amused, the giant agrees, only to be hoodwinked again and again by the wee lass. Margaret Willey's clever version of the classic brains vs. brawn yarn rises above and beyond the garden-variety fairy tale by virtue of Heather Solomon's stunning, unusual illustrations. Incorporating photo scraps of flowers and wood grain into her watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings, Solomon creates richly textured visions of the upper peninsula of Michigan. Especially magical are the portrayals of men fishing, mining, and logging in the densely wooded northern landscape. We can only hope that this, Solomon's first venture into picture books, is just the beginning of a long, prolific career. (Ages 5 to 9) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
"Good afternoon, Mister Giant, Sir. I have come to make a bet with you."Can a very little girl beat a very large giant in feats of strength? That's what clever Beatrice bets on when she marches through the north woods to the home of the giant, hoping to win some of his gold to help her mother buy porridge. The giant heartily agrees to a contest, never imagining the wisp of a girl could out-muscle him. But what he hasn't counted on is how clever Beatrice is...and that brains beat brawn every time. This tall tale from Michigan's upper peninsula is told in delicious dialect, and introduces a heroine who's as irrepressible as Eloise.
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 Smart Girl Rocks July 11, 2008
What a great story for a little girl to read/be read to. Beatrice is able to use her brains to get gold to feed her mother and herself so they won't starve. She uses her wit and a bit of luck to prove she is stronger and smarter than a giant. Lots of fun to read.
 I received an empty box. August 12, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I did not receive this book. Instead, there was an empty box with a stamp from the local post office that the contents are missing. Please, arrange for a replacement or refund.
VERY PLEASING STORY AND PLEASING ILLUSTRATIONS November 15, 2006
Beatrice outwits a not so clever giant in this tale of the North country. The story is told as a folk tale and the illustrations go right along with the simple story line are are quite able to stand alone. I enjoy this particular style of story telling and this particular style of art. The kids at school seem to enjoy not only reading it but having it read to them. It leaves great openings for discussion. All in all, recommend this one highly.
Watch out! Here comes Beatrice! February 26, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love trickster tales and this one, with a young girl in the starring role, is a treat. Set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Beatrice decides she needs to help her mother by earning some money. There are only 2 options: lumbering and gambling with the giant who lives on the other side of the woods. Beatrice heads for the giant. Fortunately, she's a clever little girl; equally fortunately, the giant is not clever at all. She makes bets that she can pound on his front door harder than he can, that she can carry more water from the well than he can, that she can throw an iron bar farther than he can. And she wins! This story is going to get lots of reading in my Michigan school.
Engaging illustrations! February 6, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I LOVE the beautiful illustrations in this book! They're full of rich color and details. The technique of combining watercolors and collage makes for an interesting look. I also enjoy the fun story where a little girl outwits a large giant, and yet both feel lucky at the story's end. This book is definitely a winner!
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