Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution
Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution
Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution
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Description
Description
April 18, 1775
9:30 P.M. Paul Revere learns that the British army is marching to Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders and destroy American military supplies.
11:00 P.M. Revere begins his famous midnight ride to warn his fellow patriots about the British plans.
April 19, 1775
12:00 A.M. Revere reaches Lexington and warns rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British are coming. They escape and rouse the town's militia.
1:00 A.M. Revere is captured by the British, but a fellow patriot continues on to warn the sleeping village of Concord.
5:00 A.M. An advance lookout for the Lexington militia spots the approaching British army and shouts a warning.
5:20 A.M. Most of the 70 Lexington militiamen, outgunned by the military might of the 250 British regulars, decide to back down. But a few men stand their ground, including Jonas Parker, a grandfather who has vowed never to flee the British.
Suddenly, a shot rings out.
About the Author
About the Author
Dennis Brindell Fradin is the author of The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence, which won numerous awards, including an ALA Notable, an ABC Choice Award, and an IRA Teacher's Choice Award. Dennis lives in Evanston, Illinois, with his wife, Judith.
Larry Day has illustrated several picture books while working in the advertising industry, creating storyboards for clients like McDonalds and the U.S. Army. His illustrations have appeared in the Chicago Tribune Magazine and in several exhibits, including his own shows. Larry lives in Downers Grove, IL.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"This will be a first choice for Revolutionary War enthusiasts or for anyone who relishes a well-told war story. . . . Notable for the immediacy of its telling and for its attention to detail. Strong writing, art, and design combine to make this a vivid introduction to the first battles in the American Revolution." --Booklist, starred review
"A crisply written, vivid, you-are-there account of Paul Revere's actions on the night of April 18, 1775." --Booklinks, starred review "This makes a rousing introduction to the war's opening events." --Kirkus Reviews
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