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The Wright Sister
Katharine Wright and Her Famous Brothers
By Maurer, Richard
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76131-546-9 978-0-76132-564-2
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2003
Gr 8-Up Working from Katharine Wright's papers, correspondence, and family archives, Maurer chronicles the events surrounding Wilbur and Orville, while all along filling in the details of their younger sister's life and the relationship among the three. This strong young woman took over running the household at age 15 when her mother died. Encouraged to pursue...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2003
In 1889, when Katharine Wright was fourteen years old, her mother died. As was expected of girls of that time, Katharine took over her duties, performing domestic tasks for her father, Milton, and four older brothers: Reuchlin, Lorin, Wilbur, and Orville. Milton Wright expected Katharine to care for him during his lifetime. But he also wanted her to be self-sufficient after his death, so in 1893 he allowed her to slip her surly bonds of birth and attend Oberlin College. After graduation Katharin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
