Mr. Revere and I

Name: Mr. Revere and I
Price: 5.17 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780316517294

By: Robert Lawson

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers / 2009 / Paperback

Write a Review

In Stock

Stock No: WW517291

Buy Item $5.17 Retail: ~~$8.99~~ Save 42% ($3.82)

In Stock

Quantity:

Stock No: WW517291

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers / 2009 / Paperback

Quantity:

Add To Cart

or checkout with

Call

Product Close-up

Product Description

▼▲

Hear the story of Paul Revere's ride....from his horse! A mare who doesn't mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King's Army, Scheherazade is recruited by Sam Adams to join the Sons of Liberty and teamed with Paul Revere to play a key role in the Revolution. Pen-and-ink illustrations are included throughout.

Product Information

▼▲

Title: Mr. Revere and I
By: Robert Lawson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 152
Vendor: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2009

Dimensions: 5 X 7 X .25 (inches)
Weight: 5 ounces
ISBN: 0316517291
ISBN-13: 9780316517294
Ages: 8-11
Stock No: WW517291

Publisher's Description

▼▲

In this timeless historical tale from Newbery- and Caldecott-winning author and illustrator Robert Lawson, a rebellious horse meets her equal in American Revolutionary Paul Revere and the two embark on an adventure that may just lead to the birth of whole nation!

Paul Revere didn't make his famous midnight ride alone. Meet a patriot unlike any other: Scheherazade, the mare who doesn't mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King's army.

But on arrival in America, "Sherry" is quickly let down by her British rider and recruited by Sam Adams to join the Sons of Liberty. Before long, she finds herself teamed with Paul Revere to play a key-if unnoticed-role in the American Revolution. Full of wit and wisdom, this beloved classic presents an unforgettable view to the birth of a nation-straight from the horse's mouth!

Explore history even further in this edition, which includes bonus material, like a map of Paul Revere's ride!

Author Bio

▼▲

Robert Lawson (1892-1957) was an award-winning storyteller who wrote and illustrated more than fifty books for children. The first author-illustrator to win both the Newbery and Caldecott medals, he is best known for Ben and Me, Mr. Revere and I, Rabbit Hill, and They Were Strong and Good. His last completed work was The Big Wheel.