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Synopsis
On her hundredth birthday, Auntie Violet reminisces with her great grandniece, and wonders at all the changes that have taken place in her lifetime. Violet tries to imagine what she could wish for that hasn't already come true. By the time the cake and candles arrive, she has the perfect answer.
This look at one of the most amazing centuries of all time offers a wealth of information. Topics range from inventions, fashion, history, and medicine to entertainment, toys, food, and transportation. Sidebars for each decade are color coded to match pictures within the illustrations, creating a search-and-find activity for all ages.
Parent Council Reviews
An unique retrospective of the amazing twentieth century is seen through the eyes of a one-hundred-year-old woman telling her grandniece about her memories. The reader will come to realize the intensity of the century with the help of the illustrations and categorized information side-snippets. This book will make a nice gift. 2000, Stoddart Kids, $14.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: A. Braga SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)