Alexander Hamilton - by Jean Fritz (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An award-winning biographer brings one of America's favorite Founding Fathers to life and introduces young readers to the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The perfect chapter book biography for young fans of the <i>Hamilton</i> musical!<br></b><br> Most people know that Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr, and that his face is on the ten dollar bill. But he was much more than that! <p/>Born in the West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an immigrant, an outsider. He fought in the American Revolution and became George Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp. As one of America's Founding Fathers, he was there for the writing of the Constitution and became the first Secretary of the Treasury. Jean Fritz's award-winning talent for bringing history to life shines as she shares the true story of Alexander Hamilton, a man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Fast-moving and engaging." - Booklist, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Acclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history. She wrote about her childhood in China in <i>Homesick, My Own Story, </i>a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.<br> Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.<br> Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the <i>Boston Globe-Horn Book </i>Non-Fiction Award, a <i>New York Times </i>Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, <i>School Library Journal </i>Best Books of the Year, and ALA <i>Booklist</i> Editors' Choice Awards.<br> She passed away on May 14, 2017.<i> </i>
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