Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (1915 - 2000) was an American author of children and young adult books. She was awarded the Newbery Honor for her novels Moccasin Trail , The Golden Goblet , and The Moorchild . She also won an Edgar Award for her novel A Really Weird Summer . McGraw had a very strong interest in history, and among the many books she wrote for children are Greensleeves , The Seventeenth Swap , and Mara, Daughter of the Nile .
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (1915 - 2000) was an American author of children and young adult books. She was awarded the Newbery Honor for her novels Moccasin Trail , The Golden Goblet , and The Moorchild . She also won an Edgar Award for her novel A Really Weird Summer . McGraw had a very strong interest in history, and among the many books she wrote for children are Greensleeves , The Seventeenth Swap , and Mara, Daughter of the Nile . See less
Eloise Jarvis McGraw's Featured Books
Eloise Jarvis McGraw book reviews
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Mara: Daughter of the Nile
Historical Fiction
by Val., Dec 30, 2010
I enjoyed the story line. Again, a book I read as a teen, and wanted for my own collection. I like Egyptian stories and themes. Read More
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Mara: Daughter of the Nile
Sheer fun
by Rosanne, Aug 10, 2007
A heady, perfect cocktail of historical detail, political intrigue, and romance between two very different and exciting characters, this is a delight from cover to cover. A history lesson it ain't, ... Read More
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Mara: Daughter of the Nile
by RP86, Jul 30, 2007
This has been a favorite of mine since I was ten years old. It has everything a good story should; adventure, romance, intrigue, secret agents, double crossing, politics, and loyalty. I recommend ... Read More
