Tomes, Margot
Overview
| Works: | 171 works in 518 publications in 2 languages and 45,742 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Biographies History Biography Autobiographical fiction Poetry Music Criticism, interpretation, etc Fairy tales |
| Roles: | Illustrator, Author, Photographer |
| Classifications: | PZ7.F919, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Margot Tomes
- Tomes, Margot, 1918-1991 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]( Book )
- by Margot Tomes( )
Most widely held works by
Margot Tomes
Homesick : my own story by
Jean Fritz(
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26 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in English and held by 3,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author's fictionalized version of true events from October, 1925 to September, 1927, during her childhood in China, her trip across the Pacific Ocean, and then across country by automobile until she and her parents arrived at her grandparents' home in Washington, Pennsylvania
26 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in English and held by 3,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author's fictionalized version of true events from October, 1925 to September, 1927, during her childhood in China, her trip across the Pacific Ocean, and then across country by automobile until she and her parents arrived at her grandparents' home in Washington, Pennsylvania
And then what happened, Paul Revere? by
Jean Fritz(
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28 editions published between 1973 and 2009 in English and held by 3,402 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes some of the well-known, as well as the lesser-known, details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride
28 editions published between 1973 and 2009 in English and held by 3,402 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes some of the well-known, as well as the lesser-known, details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride
What's the big idea, Ben Franklin? by
Jean Fritz(
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)
29 editions published between 1976 and 2009 in English and held by 2,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States
29 editions published between 1976 and 2009 in English and held by 2,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States
Where was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? by
Jean Fritz(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in English and held by 2,402 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman
17 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in English and held by 2,402 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman
Where do you think you're going, Christopher Columbus? by
Jean Fritz(
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13 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 2,289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies
13 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 2,289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies
Ty's one-man band by
Mildred Pitts Walter(
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13 editions published between 1980 and 1994 in English and held by 1,300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a hot, humdrum day Ty meets a man who, using a washboard, comb, spoons, and pail, fills that night with music
13 editions published between 1980 and 1994 in English and held by 1,300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a hot, humdrum day Ty meets a man who, using a washboard, comb, spoons, and pail, fills that night with music
Snowy day : stories and poems(
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7 editions published between 1986 and 1992 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories and poems having snow as a common theme, with some recipes, handicraft, and a bibliography
7 editions published between 1986 and 1992 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories and poems having snow as a common theme, with some recipes, handicraft, and a bibliography
This time, Tempe Wick? by
Patricia Lee Gauch(
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9 editions published between 1974 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 999 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyone knows Tempe Wick is a most surprising girl, but she exceeds even her own reputation when two mutinous Revolutionary soldiers try to steal her beloved horse
9 editions published between 1974 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 999 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyone knows Tempe Wick is a most surprising girl, but she exceeds even her own reputation when two mutinous Revolutionary soldiers try to steal her beloved horse
Witch Hazel by
Alice Schertle(
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3 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 996 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy uses a witch hazel branch to make a scarecrow and has a mysterious encounter on the night of the harvest moon
3 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 996 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy uses a witch hazel branch to make a scarecrow and has a mysterious encounter on the night of the harvest moon
Clever Gretchen and other forgotten folktales by
Alison Lurie(
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9 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folktales about heroines, "fair maidens [who] can fight and hunt as well as any man, defeat giants, answer riddles, outwit the Devil, and rescue friends and relatives from all sorts of dangers and evil spells."
9 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folktales about heroines, "fair maidens [who] can fight and hunt as well as any man, defeat giants, answer riddles, outwit the Devil, and rescue friends and relatives from all sorts of dangers and evil spells."
The shadowmaker by
Ron Hansen(
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5 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cunning little girl named Drizzle rescues her town from the bedlam created by the mysterious Shadowmaker, a wizard who makes new shadows for people
5 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cunning little girl named Drizzle rescues her town from the bedlam created by the mysterious Shadowmaker, a wizard who makes new shadows for people
Little Sister and the Month Brothers by
Beatrice Schenk De Regniers(
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15 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and held by 978 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Slavic folktale in which the Month Brothers' magic helps Little Sister fulfill seemingly impossible tasks which prove the undoing of her greedy stepmother and stepsister
15 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and held by 978 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Slavic folktale in which the Month Brothers' magic helps Little Sister fulfill seemingly impossible tasks which prove the undoing of her greedy stepmother and stepsister
Chimney sweeps : yesterday and today by
James Cross Giblin(
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8 editions published between 1982 and 1987 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries
8 editions published between 1982 and 1987 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries
The witch's hat by
Tony Johnston(
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7 editions published between 1984 and 1993 in English and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A witch's hat causes its owner some problems when it turns into a bat, then a rat, then a cat, and still won't behave after that
7 editions published between 1984 and 1993 in English and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A witch's hat causes its owner some problems when it turns into a bat, then a rat, then a cat, and still won't behave after that
The soup bone by
Tony Johnston(
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5 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and held by 858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looking for a soup bone on Halloween, a little old lady finds a hungry skeleton instead
5 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and held by 858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looking for a soup bone on Halloween, a little old lady finds a hungry skeleton instead
If there were dreams to sell(
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3 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by an illustration and appropriate poem or phrase from a poem
3 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by an illustration and appropriate poem or phrase from a poem
Anna, Grandpa, and the big storm by
Carla Stevens(
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16 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in English and Korean and held by 842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anna's grandfather is bored with city life until he and Anna are stranded on the Third Avenue El during the blizzard of 1888
16 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in English and Korean and held by 842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anna's grandfather is bored with city life until he and Anna are stranded on the Third Avenue El during the blizzard of 1888
Aaron and the Green Mountain Boys by
Patricia Lee Gauch(
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5 editions published between 1972 and 2005 in English and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1777 nine-year-old Aaron would rather help the Green Mountain Boys fight the British than stay home and bake bread for them
5 editions published between 1972 and 2005 in English and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1777 nine-year-old Aaron would rather help the Green Mountain Boys fight the British than stay home and bake bread for them
The secret of the Sachem's Tree by
F. N Monjo(
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8 editions published between 1972 and 1979 in English and held by 687 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Wadsworth children must abandon their plans for Halloween mischief to help prevent the King's representative from taking away Connecticut Colony's charter
8 editions published between 1972 and 1979 in English and held by 687 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Wadsworth children must abandon their plans for Halloween mischief to help prevent the King's representative from taking away Connecticut Colony's charter
Phoebe the spy by
Judith Berry Griffin(
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7 editions published between 1977 and 2002 in English and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the Revolution, Phoebe Fraunces has a chance to save the life of General George Washington while he has dinner at Mortier House in New York City
7 editions published between 1977 and 2002 in English and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the Revolution, Phoebe Fraunces has a chance to save the life of General George Washington while he has dinner at Mortier House in New York City
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Related Identities
- Fritz, Jean Author
- Revere, Paul 1735-1818
- Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc Publisher
- Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790
- Columbus, Christopher
- Henry, Patrick 1736-1799
- Gág, Wanda 1893-1946 Author Translator
- Gauch, Patricia Lee Author
- Johnston, Tony 1942- Author
- De Regniers, Beatrice Schenk Author
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Associated Subjects
African American girls African Americans America American Revolution (1775-1783) Authors, American Blizzards Boys Children's poetry Children's stories, American Chimney sweeps China Cinderella (Tale) Columbus, Christopher Connecticut Discovery and exploration, Spanish English language--Alphabet Europe--Slavic countries Explorers Fairy tales Folklore Franklin, Benjamin, Fraunces, Phoebe Friendship Fritz, Jean Grandfathers Halloween Henry, Patrick, Homeless men Indiana Loyalty Massachusetts Music New York (State)--New York Parent and child Patriotism Revere, Paul, Scarecrows Shades and shadows Skeleton Snow Spain Spies Statesmen Stepmothers Stowaways Summer Tales United States Washington, George, Wizards
