A Namesake for Nathan: Being an Account of Captain Nathan Hale by His Twelve-Year-Old Sister, Joanna

by F.N. Monjo, Eros Keith (Illustrator)

Joanna Hale recounts the events of 1776 as she and her family follow the activities of her brother Nathan in the Continental Army.

Genres: History

127 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

F.N. Monjo. Ferdinand Nicolas Monjo (1924-1978) was a children's novelist and editor. After graduating from Columbia University, he worked in editorial positions at several major children's publishing companies, including Simon & Schuster's Golden Books and American Heritage's Junior Library.
His grandfather, also named F.N. Monjo, was an Arctic furrier.

Reviews

[Miss Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

gr 4-6 120 pgs


American Revolution, Coventry, CT. 12 year old Joanna Hale is very happy when her older brother Nathaniel comes home on leave from serving in the Continental Army. After his leave ends, Joanna weaves cloth to make a shirt to send him.

Includes a lot of information about daily life in Connecticut during that time. Story is based on actual events and people. Good story for readers looking for information about daily life for non-combatants during the American Revolution.