Lafayette and the American Revolution by Russell Freedman

Lafayette and the American Revolution by Russell Freedman

When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was strong-willed nineteen-year old who had never set foot on a battlefield. This thrilling account of a daring soldier who helped bring victory at Yorktown and who became a lifelong friend of Washington will fascinate young historians.

Russell Freedman (1929-2018) transformed non-fiction for children through his insightful narrative, comprehensive research, careful selection of photographs, and deep understanding of his subject matter. He was well known for his riveting biographies and masterful accounts of the history of the United States. One of the most honored writers for children, his many awards include the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and a National Humanities Medal. Major works include Freedom Walkers; Lincoln: A Photobiography; Because They Marched; The Wright Brothers: How They Invented The Airplane; Vietnam: A History of the War.

Peter Malone's fine artist prints are widely collected. His illustrations have appeared in The New Yorker as well as in books for children. He lives in England.

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ISBN 13	9780823421824
ISBN 10	0823421821
Title	Lafayette and the American Revolution
Author	Russell Freedman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Holiday House
Year published	2010-09-01
Number of pages	88
Prizes	Winner of Christopher Awards (Books for Young People) 2011, Commended for Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (Children's Book) 2011, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Ten to Fourteen) 2011, Short-listed for Beehive Awards (Informational) 2013
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