Alexander Hamilton's Wish for Battlefield Glory

by C Behrens, Bryan Werts (Illustrator), Kimberly Martin (Designed by)

Overview

From a young orphan boy to a Founding Father of America, Alexander Hamilton's journey to greatness started with a simple boyhood wish for war. Through hard work, perseverance, and a little bit of good fortune, Hamilton became an American hero and accomplished feats that still inspire us today. One can only imagine what else he could have achieved had his life not been cut short. This captivating children's book also teaches valuable lessons about determination and the power of dreams. Don't miss out on this inspiring tale of a young boy who wished for war and went on to change the course of history!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218556259
Publisher:	Chris Behrens
Publication date:	12/14/2024
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

Alexander Hamilton's Wish for Battlefield Glory features eye-catching colorful illustrations by long-time artist Bryan Wertz, bringing history alive for picture book readers in a survey packed with action and detail.

C. Behrens doesn't just review dates and events, which is why this story comes across so strongly. He includes insights on motivations, psychology, and approaches the characters have which influence their basic political and social decision-making:

A war would give him a chance to be a hero. Alexander thought becoming a hero would take away the shame of his father's desertion and the sadness of his mother's death.

These, in turn, invite read-aloud adults to discuss deeper levels of American history than the usual survey offers, helping kids understand that these very real people faced their own personal challenges and obstacles in the course of their revised actions and impact on America.

From Hamilton's early report on a massive Caribbean hurricane which captures the interest of the island's governor and businessmen, who fund his continuing education in the States, to how Hamilton became involved in the riots and protests at college over British rule of the colonies, the history takes a sparkling turn of excitement as the events surrounding the Revolutionary War come to life.

Kids who normally view history as impersonal and boring will relish the vivid capture of underlying emotions, influences, and passions which fueled America's fight for independence.

As the vivid illustrations and equally compelling text come to life, adults will appreciate the opportunity to engage the young in a story vital to American history and relatable to modern social and political struggle.

Libraries that choose Alexander Hamilton's Wish for Battlefield Glory for its promise of a different approach to American history will find the especially vibrant cover art and many psychological and social insights make for an exceptional chronicle that brings early American struggle and Alexander Hamilton to life.

Midwest Book Reviews