Boy with a Pack
Encyclopedia
Boy with a Pack is a children's historical novel by Stephen W. Meader
. Set in 1837, it follows the journey of 17-year-old trader Bill Crawford from New Hampshire
to the Ohio Country
. The novel, illustrated by Edward Shenton
, was first published in 1939 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1940.
Stephen W. Meader
Stephen W. Meader was the author of over forty novels for young readers. His optimistic stories generally tended to either concern young men developing independent businesses in the face of adversity, or else young men caught up in adventures during different periods in American history.Meader...
. Set in 1837, it follows the journey of 17-year-old trader Bill Crawford from New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
to the Ohio Country
Ohio Country
The Ohio Country was the name used in the 18th century for the regions of North America west of the Appalachian Mountains and in the region of the upper Ohio River south of Lake Erie...
. The novel, illustrated by Edward Shenton
Edward Shenton
- History :Edward Shenton was an American illustrator, author, editor, poet, and teacher.Between 1923 and 1976 Shenton illustrated over 130 books including The Yearling, Tender Is the Night, Green Hills of Africa, Freedom River Florida 1845, and three volumes of the Rivers of America Series...
, was first published in 1939 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1940.