<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Everyone knows about Paul Revere's big ride to Lexington. But not everyone knows the harrowing details and narrow escapes along the way. Did you know that Paul Revere forgot his spurs on his famous ride. Or that he whittled false teeth to make extra money? A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A true American story for young readers by the Newbery-Honor winning author!</b> <p/>Everyone knows about Paul Revere's midnight ride. But not everyone knows the harrowing details and narrow escapes that occurred along the way. This timeless and witty book highlights little-known facts about patriot Paul Revere.<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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