Miss Hickory facts for kids
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| Author | Carolyn Sherwin Bailey |
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| Illustrator | Ruth Stiles Gannett |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
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1946 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 124 pp |
Miss Hickory is a children's novel written by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. It was first published in 1946. This special book won the Newbery Medal in 1947. The Newbery Medal is a very important award for excellent American children's literature.
The Story of Miss Hickory
This charming story is about a unique doll named Miss Hickory. She isn't like other dolls you might know. Miss Hickory is made from a forked twig from an apple tree. Her head is a real hickory nut! This is how she got her unusual name.
Miss Hickory's Home
Miss Hickory lives in a tiny dollhouse. Her house is made from corncobs. It sits right outside the home of her human family. She enjoys her simple life there.
A Winter Surprise
One day, Miss Hickory's world gets a big shake-up. Her human family decides to spend the whole winter in Boston, Massachusetts. But they leave Miss Hickory behind! She is all alone as the cold winter approaches.
New Friends and Challenges
The long, chilly winter is tough for Miss Hickory. Luckily, she gets help from many different animals. These include creatures from the farm and the nearby forest. Miss Hickory is a bit stubborn and prickly at first. She doesn't always like to accept help.
However, as the winter goes on, she learns important lessons. She slowly starts to trust others. She also discovers how good it feels to help her new animal friends. The story shows how she grows and changes through her adventures.
