The Mystery Hidden in a Name

by Kathleen Gorman

Overview

What's in a name? According to Merci's teacher - a whole story! But when Merci asks her dad about her name, she feels a little disappointed. "I'm named after a boxcar?" Her dad explains that her story also includes ­ - two World Wars, foot-soldiers, horses, figs, raisins, and some brave grandfathers. Excited to hear more, Merci soon learns that her name, which means Thank You in French, holds an important place in America's history.



Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637650431
Publisher:	Halo Publishing International
Publication date:	07/20/2021
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.07(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Kathleen Gorman is a retired reading specialist teacher who lives with her husband, Bill and their three dogs. She graduated from CSU, Fresno, where she received her Master of Arts degree in Reading and Language. She and Bill enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. One of her joys is planting flowers and enjoying the colors of spring in her backyard. The gift of storytelling runs deep in her family. Growing up in Central California, she listened to her father's and uncles' stories. Bits of their stories find their way into her storytelling.