Patrick Henry

Children's Literature - Pat Trattles

In this title from the "Bio-Graphic" series, readers are introduced to a man who emerged from a start as a humble farm boy to become a key player in the fight for American independence, assuming a major role in the shaping of both the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Presented in graphic novel format with just twenty-four pages of full-color illustrations and text, it gives readers a cradle-to-grave look into the life of Patrick Henry. Also includes a map showing the original thirteen colonies, a timeline of important events in Henry's life and the history of the United States, a glossary, an index, and a list of suggested resources for further reading, as well as a reference to the Abdo website where links to sites about Patrick Henry are continually updated to provide students with the most current information available. The book's graphic novel or comic book structure is ideal for reluctant readers. Reviewer: Pat Trattles