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As word spread of a dramatic “new” potter practically unknown to the art world, interest grew. George‘s pots had survived to tell his story. Famous artists, collectors, museum curators-everybody wanted one.

This book is a great independent read for students who are advanced readers in grades 3-5. Due to its exciting nature, use of interesting text fonts and sizes, and illustrations, this is a great biography to keep students interested and show them a bit about what life was like during the time.

This book follows the life story of George Ohr, chronicling his early life, work, influence, and death. Full of quotes and illustrations to keep the reader engaged, Ohr‘s passion for pottery is explored. Through this book, the reader learns why George Ohr is known as the “Mad Potter” and how his unconventional methods and beautiful work made him famous.

“The potter stands at his wheel, all about overhead, on the walls, under foot, are samples of his work. The colors of the clay are delicate and lovely, many of the pieces are exquisitely graceful.“

I really liked this biography. I think that it was detailed enough to be educational, but not so detailed that it became boring. I think that this would be a great addition to any classroom because of the pictures. I think that younger children can admire his art, and older children can read/learn about who Ohr was.

This biography tells the story of George E. Ohr, who was a potter. He created eccentric art pieces that were truly ahead of his time. These pieces helped set him apart from his fellow artists. This story tells all about Ohr's life and how he got into pottery, and has plenty of pictures along the way. I really enjoyed this biography, because prior to this.. I didn't know who Ohr was!

Most called him a show off and disliked his weird forms and outrageous colors.

This book would be a good fit in an older elementary classroom's book shelf. Students would enjoy looking through the book and noticing the odd and bizarre pottery Ohr created.

For such a creative person, it took the world fifty years to catch up to George E. Ohr's vision. This book tells the story of the eccentric American maverick who was determined to make his mark and who never stopped believing that even the unlikeliest dreams can come true.

“George was ready for luck to single him out, but luck seemed to be taking its time. With nothing better in site, he went home to Biloxi.”

I think this story would be a little much for children in the classroom. They would needs lots of backstory and explanation.

The Mad Potter by Jan Greenberg published in ?? tells the story of George E. Our. Ohr created unique ceramics, he was determined to make his mark.

This book was published in 2011 and shows the life of a man named George E. Ohr. This book is a biography and describes the life of the man and how he got stared in the potting industry.
Aside from this, the layout of the book is great. There are constant photographs throughout the book showing life of George. These photographs included pictures of his home, pottery he did, as well as where he grew up. Overall, this was/is a great biography.

“No two alike.”

I like the pictures of his pottery along with the information about it.

The Mad Potter is about George E. Ohr. He created intriguing and unique ceramic pieces that de him apart from other potters during that time. This book tells the story of his life and works of art.