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The Many Rides Of Paul Revere
Sibert Medalist James Cross Giblin takes readers on a wild and fascinating ride through the American Revolution.
Paul Revere is commonly remembered in the Longfellow legend of his Midnight Ride before the 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord. In this bright, informative biography, Giblin follows Revere's life from his humble beginnings as a French immigrant's son to his wo...more
Paul Revere is commonly remembered in the Longfellow legend of his Midnight Ride before the 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord. In this bright, informative biography, Giblin follows Revere's life from his humble beginnings as a French immigrant's son to his wo...more
Hardcover, 96 pages
Published
October 1st 2007
by Scholastic Press
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I really enjoyed this book about the variety of things that Paul Revere had done that influenced our nation's history as well as why he became a national hero, especially considering that he was the son of a recent immigrant and was not highly educated or born into wealth as many of his compatriots. Giblin's account of Revere's life and deeds is concise, hits the important events and yet is still an enjoyable read as a short narrative. The text is large and the information doesn't overwhelming,...more
And I thought Paul Revere's only claim to fame was to warn the colonists that the British were coming. Ha! Paul made all kinds of horse rides as a messenger during the Revolution....and...this guy worked non-stop at many occupations until he died at 83. I love good kid's nonfiction...I almost always learn something new and the information is usually extremely accessible. This book is particulary well done with interesting photos of all kinds of artifacts from the time of Mr. Revere.
This is a very interesting book about the life of Paul Revere as a change agent. The story about Paul Revere in this book is told in a way were children can see how people from humble backgrounds can succeed as well. The is a very interesting book that children will surely enjoy. I would keep this book in my classroom for the child who loves reading about history, and I could use it during my American Revolution Section as a choice for book to read during literature.
Lots of pictures along with informative text would make this a good reference even for a reluctant reader. There is a nice comparison of Revere's real life with the events of Longfellow's poem. However, the information of this book definitely outweighs the entertainment, and I don't see a lot of students picking this up just for their own enjoyment.
For younger or struggling readers. Interesting and informative account of the life of Paul Revere beyond the ride that he is most known for. We discover his early life as a silversmith, his role in the Revolution, and his life after the war. The poem by Longfellow is also included in the back of the book. Giblin's account of the first battles between the colonists and their British rulers make it seem like the colonists entered into armed conflict without any real planning and no vision for the...more
this is an intense picture book/ biography of Paul Revere and the Am Rev War. Has lots of good info. would be a good resource for someone writing a paper on revere. goes over the truths vs myths of revere, gives good timeline, and includes list of historical places to visit
Traces the life of Paul Revere, showing other events besides his famous midnight ride.
Absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.
Very informational. Very good. I enjoyed reading about Paul Revere.
I admit it -- I check out Young Adult books when I take Leo to the children's room. This is all I need to know about Paul Revere, and then some.
YA biography is perfect -- interesting, lots of illustrations, and readable in one sitting.
Who knew that Paul Revere was named for his French father, Apollos Rivoire? Or that he founded a large copperworks? Or that he served in the British militia as a young man? Lots to learn, besides about the midnight ride.
YA biography is perfect -- interesting, lots of illustrations, and readable in one sitting.
Who knew that Paul Revere was named for his French father, Apollos Rivoire? Or that he founded a large copperworks? Or that he served in the British militia as a young man? Lots to learn, besides about the midnight ride.
I think if the biography was to highlight Revere's talent as a horseman and to make all those "many rides" quite exhilarating and their outcome highly important, it fails miserably. Those rides are without imagined description and the man does not quite stand out as more resourceful or talented than any other human being. Some of the images are just portraits and do not move the story or explain the historical backdrop as some others do. Not the most satisfying read.
I learned quite a bit from this book! Most children's biographies that I've read stop after the Revolution, but this one went on to tell about all Revere's many achievements after the war. A bonus was the inclusion of the complete text of Longfellow's poem about Paul Revere's ride and a comparison of the poem with the actual events. This is a must for school libraries!
Great, Detailed, Informational book.
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Born on July 8th, James Cross Giblin was, in his own words, "shy, bookish, and a little spoiled." He loved comic books and drew his own comic strips. Giblin worked on his school newspapers and wrote a play while he was at Western Reserve University. That play, My Bus Was Always Late, was published in 1954. He worked hard at writing plays, but disappointment followed.
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