By Caldecott-winning author Marguerite de Angeli, who also wrote 'Thee, Hannah', 'Skippack School' follows a year in Eli Shrawder's life. A new arrival in 1750's 'German Town', the Mennonite boy has a full year learning to stay out of mischief and studying how to read under schoolmaster Christopher Dock. Filled with charming illustrations and accounts of this country boy's love for his family, 'Skippack School' is a gentle tale that children of all ages will appreciate. 88 pages with full color and black and white illustrations.