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Checked out
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Publication
Amulet Books (2018), 128 pages
Description
Tells the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, both what happened before and during the American Revolution, including all the Frenchman's escapades across France and the colonies.
User reviews
LibraryThing member villemezbrown
"Ev'ryone give it up for America's favorite fighting Frenchman!"
Anyone who loves the Hamilton musical will probably get a kick out of this biography of one of its most charismatic characters. Lafayette! is another super entry in Nathan Hale's truly awesome history series.
Bonus: There's a short
Anyone who loves the Hamilton musical will probably get a kick out of this biography of one of its most charismatic characters. Lafayette! is another super entry in Nathan Hale's truly awesome history series.
Bonus: There's a short
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history of Benedict Arnold's betrayal included. Show Less
LibraryThing member greeniezona
I picked this up at the library for my Hamilton-obsessed son, but after he read it, he insisted that I read it, too. It is, of course, a short graphic novel aimed at middle grade readers, so things are abbreviated and simplified, but it is so energetic! and fun! And certainly filled out my rather
Enjoyable. I think a lot of kids would like it, especially those obsessed with Hamilton. As for me, it finally provided that little push to motivate me to get a copy of Lafayette in the Somewhat United States that I'd been eyeing forever.
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limited knowledge on someone who was certainly a major player in the American Revolution. Enjoyable. I think a lot of kids would like it, especially those obsessed with Hamilton. As for me, it finally provided that little push to motivate me to get a copy of Lafayette in the Somewhat United States that I'd been eyeing forever.
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Awards
Excellence in Graphic Literature Award (Finalist — 2019)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
128 p.; 5.5 inches
ISBN
1419731483 / 9781419731488