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    Revolutionary Friends

    General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette

    Author Selene Castrovilla
    Illustrated by Drazen Kozjan
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Astra Publishing House | Calkins Creek
    9.06"W x 11.31"H x 0.4"D   | 17 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale Apr 01, 2013 | 40 Pages | 9781590788806
    Age 7-10 years | Grades 2-5
    Reading Level: Lexile 620L
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    Society of School Librarians International Book Award Honor
    California Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Honor
    Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
    Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth

    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.
    ★ "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
    Selene Castrovilla fell in love with the humanity in America's history when she discovered the young Marquis de Lafayette’s passionate quest to help our nation. She is devoted to bringing hidden stories to life for young readers, revealing the real people behind our past. Visit selenecastrovilla.com. View titles by Selene Castrovilla
    Drazen Kozjan traveled to the site of the Battle of Brandywine and Philadelphia to research Revolutionary Friends. He is an illustrator and animator who helped to develop, design, and storyboard numerous successful cartoons including The Neverending Story, Rupert the Bear, Franklin the Turtle, and George Shrinks, among many others. He is also the illustrator of Diary of A Fairy Godmother by Esme Raji Codell and the Julia Gillian series by Alison McGhee. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Visit him at drazenkozjan.com. View titles by Drazen Kozjan

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

    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.

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    ★ "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

    Author

    Selene Castrovilla fell in love with the humanity in America's history when she discovered the young Marquis de Lafayette’s passionate quest to help our nation. She is devoted to bringing hidden stories to life for young readers, revealing the real people behind our past. Visit selenecastrovilla.com. View titles by Selene Castrovilla
    Drazen Kozjan traveled to the site of the Battle of Brandywine and Philadelphia to research Revolutionary Friends. He is an illustrator and animator who helped to develop, design, and storyboard numerous successful cartoons including The Neverending Story, Rupert the Bear, Franklin the Turtle, and George Shrinks, among many others. He is also the illustrator of Diary of A Fairy Godmother by Esme Raji Codell and the Julia Gillian series by Alison McGhee. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Visit him at drazenkozjan.com. View titles by Drazen Kozjan

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