Illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham

On Sale: Mar 24, 2020
Page Count: 80 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781368026833

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John Hancock and Samuel Adams were an unlikely pair of troublemakers. Hancock was young and dashing. Adams was old and stodgy. But working together, they rallied the people of Boston against the unfair policies of Great Britain and inspired American resistance. And to King George, they became a royal pain.

When the British army began marching toward Lexington and Concord, sending Hancock and Adams fleeing into the woods, the two men couldn’t help but worry–this time, had they gone too far?

Rich with historical detail and primary sources, this spirited tale takes readers through ten years of taxes and tea-tossing, tyranny and town hall meetings. The team behind Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word reunites for a lively look at the origins of the American Revolution told through the powerful partnership of two legendary founders.

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"A lively, insightful look at the origins of the American Revolution."
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“An engaging and thoroughly researched glimpse into key figures from the Revolutionary War era…. shows that the study of history can be anything but boring.”
Publishers Weekly

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Sarah Jane Marsh

About the Author

Sarah Jane Marsh has taught American Revolution history in elementary and middle school. Like Thomas Paine, Sarah attempted several adventurous careers (zoo-keeping, dolphin training, and firefighting) before settling into writing. She has an MBA from the University of Vermont and lives with her family outside of Seattle. Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word is her first book. Learn more about Thomas Paine at http://www.sarahjanemarsh.com.

Edwin Fotheringham grew up in Sydney, Australia, and attended the University of Washington School of Art in Seattle, where he currently lives. He began his career as an illustrator working on a variety of projects, from CD covers to Neiman Marcus print ads. Other clients include the New Yorker and the Wall Street Journal. Edwin has also illustrated a number of children’s books, including Tony Baloney by Pam MuÃ±oz Ryan and What to Do About Alice? by Barbara Kerley, which received the Robert F. Sibert Honor. See more of his work online at edfotheringham.com.

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