Rachelle S. (MSW2b) -
Helpful Score: 3
I loved this book!! I had always thought of Mrs.Tom Thumb as fantasy. However through this book I learned that was not so. Mrs Tom Thumb was a very real, intelligent, courageous women who uses her miniature stature along with her voice to entertain all throughout the world. This is rather remarkable when you realize how difficult life was for her-- as she was under 40 pounds and less than three feet tall.
From the beginning, the main character Vinnie is different, early on she possesses a desire for more than she is given on her families farm. She is small and strong breaking barriers and paving her way for the life she desires.
Trains, telephones, standardized time were not in use. Yet Mr & Mrs tom Thumb travel throughout the United States and Europe. Eventually going to uncharted territory such as Japan and Australia. I enjoyed reading about PT Barnum, oil lamps, New England Farm Life in the 1800's, development of standardized time & schedules, early show life, etc. This book is well written and rich with information.
From the beginning, the main character Vinnie is different, early on she possesses a desire for more than she is given on her families farm. She is small and strong breaking barriers and paving her way for the life she desires.
Trains, telephones, standardized time were not in use. Yet Mr & Mrs tom Thumb travel throughout the United States and Europe. Eventually going to uncharted territory such as Japan and Australia. I enjoyed reading about PT Barnum, oil lamps, New England Farm Life in the 1800's, development of standardized time & schedules, early show life, etc. This book is well written and rich with information.
