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Title details for Alexander Hamilton by Helen Boyd Higgins - Available

Alexander Hamilton

Young Statesman

by Helen Boyd Higgins
Cathy Morrison
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The adult accomplishments of this Founding Father, architect of the Constitution and first Secretary of the Treasury are legendary, and in this latest offering, children meet the young "Alec" growing up in the Caribbean as he dreams of visiting the land called America. Accompanied by his parrot, Hurry-Up, and his companion, Poleon, Alec's tranquil days are filled with the books he loves and visits to the waterfront to greet the large ships arriving from Europe—until his uncle insists that Alec fit riding lessons into his schedule. Children will identify with Alec's struggle to overcome his fear of horses and cheer at his courage as he narrowly escapes a violent hurricane while on horseback, all while keeping his eye on the prize—school in America. Featured sections and fun facts explain what happened next and when Alexander Hamilton lived, providing young readers with a snapshot of the leader's entire life.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Young Patriots

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 1, 2008

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781882859917

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781882859917
      • File size: 3582 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 3.9
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2008
      This series entry considers how Hamilton's experiences as a boy in the West Indies shaped his future as a founding father of the United States. Lackluster characterizations make the story fall flat, and without cited sources, it's unclear how much of the text is fictionalized. Pencil illustrations are detailed, but the people look like caricatures. Timeline. Glos.

      (Copyright 2008 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.9
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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