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Revolutionary Friends

General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette

General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette

By Selene Castrovilla
Illustrated by Drazen Kozjan

By Selene Castrovilla
Illustrated by Drazen Kozjan

By Selene Castrovilla
Illustrated by Drazen Kozjan

By Selene Castrovilla
Illustrated by Drazen Kozjan

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Hardcover $16.99

Apr 01, 2013 | ISBN 9781590788806 | 7-10 years

Ebook $9.99

Oct 20, 2020 | ISBN 9781635925081 | 7-10 years

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    About Revolutionary Friends

    Young fans of the smash Broadway hit “Hamilton” will enjoy this narrative nonfiction picture book story about the important friendship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War.

    Lafayette has come to America to offer his services to the patriotic cause. Inexperienced but dedicated, he is a much-needed ally and not only earns a military position with the Continental Army but also Washington’s respect and admiration. This picture book presents the human side of history, revealing the bond between two famous Revolutionary figures. Both the author and illustrator worked with experts and primary sources to represent both patriots and the war accurately and fairly.

    A Society of School Librarians International Book Award Honor
    California Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Honor
    A Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year
    A Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth

    About Revolutionary Friends

    Young fans of the smash Broadway hit “Hamilton” will enjoy this narrative nonfiction picture book story about the important friendship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War.

    Lafayette has come to America to offer his services to the patriotic cause. Inexperienced but dedicated, he is a much-needed ally and not only earns a military position with the Continental Army but also Washington’s respect and admiration. This picture book presents the human side of history, revealing the bond between two famous Revolutionary figures. Both the author and illustrator worked with experts and primary sources to represent both patriots and the war accurately and fairly.

    A Society of School Librarians International Book Award Honor
    California Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Honor
    A Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year
    A Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth

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    Also by Selene Castrovilla

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    About Selene Castrovilla

    Selene Castrovilla lives in Barnum Isle, New York, not far from where the Battle of Long Island took place. She holds an MFA in creative writing from New School University and a BA in English from New York University.

    About Selene Castrovilla

    Selene Castrovilla lives in Barnum Isle, New York, not far from where the Battle of Long Island took place. She holds an MFA in creative writing from New School University and a BA in English from New York University.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Apr 01, 2013 | 40 Pages | 8-3/4 x 11 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781590788806

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Oct 20, 2020 | 40 Pages | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781635925081

    Praise

    “. . . This oversize, handsome package will introduce a little-known aspect of the Revolutionary War history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience as well as the historically significant friendship it portrays.”– Booklist, starred review

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