Marguerite de AngeliThee Hannah

There's a quiet peacefulness to this book which takes place in Philadelphia before the Civil War. Illustrated in watercolor and fine pencil drawings, Marguerite de Angeli tell a genuine story of a young Quaker girl's curiosity, desires and ultimately, her courage. She also gives us a view into the times-- including the Underground Railroad. I especially adore how each chapter starts with the street calls--oyster man, pepper pot lady, and more.Few of Marguerite de Angeli's books remain in print. Look for others at your local libraries and second hand book vendors.Nine o'clock, and all's well!Nine o'clock of a rainy night!Michelle Edwards,  A Knitter's Home Companion , Chicken Man

Hannah doesn't like to dress so plainly. She longs to wear the kinds of fancy clothes her friends wear. In the end, it is her plain bonnet that lets a runaway slave identify her as someone who can be trusted to help. She learns a valuable lesson about her faith and what its traditions mean to others.The best part of the book is in the last few pages. It seemed like the author dwells a lot on Hannah's unhappiness with her plain clothes, but the character does seem to have an attitude children can relate to. The end is very satisfying.

Read this many, many years ago; it is still with me. Hannah's desire for pretty clothes is only too human. The way she learns to appreciate her family's Quaker values is deeply moving. Good stuff for grown-ups too.

Marguerite DeAngeli is one of the best writers of children's books. Not only was she a gifted writer, but she was a fine illustrator too. I have read her books to my children and now I purchase them for my grandchildren for their parents to read to them and/or to be read by them. I highly recommend her stories to everyone; for adults to read also. I hope to see all of her works republished someday for the stories are just as timely today as they were when first written.

This is a beautiful story based on the family stories of the author. I will warn parents that children are quite moved by it. While very young, my own daughter was so impressed she abandoned wearing all the beautiful, brightly colored clothes stocking her closet in favor of almost exclusively grey clothing. For years now that child has dressed in grey, grey, grey.

I have loved this story for years. It was my mother’s favorite and I am grateful to have a copy again. It’s a sweet story about the importance of being you, set in the backdrop of Quakers and the underground railway.

I love this book. Remembered it from when I was a child. Had a profound impact on me as a child, and I remembered it when I went into a profession where I had to wear a "uniform" or costume for the job I pursued in the medical field. People have certain expectations of that uniform, and it was my responsibility to be open to the needs and suffering of others, and they knew they could trust me because of what that outfit said- I'm here to help you.

Every girl should read this, It is a great story that teaches about the underground railroad and about kindness.

This is a lovely story about a little girl who wants frilly dresses like her friend. A moral tale told with gentle humour. Suitable for ages 3-10. Either in a family setting or for any sort of religious or moral instruction.

The story is believable and the drawings are exquisite. Hannah chafes at the simplicity of the Quaker ways of her family. But this is changed when a woman asks for her help and later thanks Hannah’s family but particularly Hannah herself.