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mrsbond's review
3.0
Readers are invited to imagine themselves as the fictional George Robert Tweleves Hewes, a middle-aged Bostonian. The chapters follow George as he becomes an active participant in the Boston Tea Party. Each 2 page explains a single event that led otherwise law abiding citizens to rise up against the British government. While the dominant viewpoint is that of the Patriot, the author does explain the actions of the British. Page content is half text, half images. The cartoon like illustrations are bright, colorful, expressive. A 'Handy Hint' highlights important information that George will want to be aware of, such as 'Throw away any red clothes, in case you're mistaken for a redcoat!' Additional reference aids include glossary and index.
sandylovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Another really good book in this series! I didn't know, (at least I don't remember), that the people who dumped the tea had dressed like Native Americans so they wouldn't be recognized. I did hear that Paul Revere did not make the trip to tell others about the British coming into town. The Declaration of Independence says "all men are created equal", but that wasn't and still isn't the case. The Civil War was mainly about ending slavery, Native Americans lost their lives and land, women couldn't vote until 1920, Native Americans couldn't vote until 1962, And in 1965 the Black community could finally vote.
Of course, there are lots of facts in this book that make it a great read. All the facts above and more are talked about in an easy and mostly fun read. It's good to have a book where you get the facts about our history.
Of course, there are lots of facts in this book that make it a great read. All the facts above and more are talked about in an easy and mostly fun read. It's good to have a book where you get the facts about our history.
poplartears's review against another edition
4.0
The kids really do like these books. I told them we had a new title to read and they both said "yay!" None of the information was new to us and the first person point of view ("you are Priscilla Mullins") doesn't really carry well through the story but it was a fun book. The kids were especially pleased to hear about descendants of Priscilla Mullins.
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