Wednesday, March 9, 2011

And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

Title: And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

Author: Jean Fritz

Ilustrator: Margot Tomes

Publisher: Coward - McCann. Inc.

Publication Date: 1973

Genre: Biographical

Audience: Gr. 3 - 5

Overview: The book tells the story of Paul Revere, an American Silversmith and patriot, well known in history for his rol as a messenger in the battles of Concord and Lexington durind the Revolutionar War. The story, despite it is based in historical facts, tends to simplyfy the reality and focuses on the character as a hero for children.

Activity: This book could be a good introduction to explain the children what was the Revolutionay War, as well as to do a rol game in class using characters as Samuel Adams and others.

Reviewer's Name: Luis Jar

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