Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

by Stephen Krensky

For months now, you and your fellow colonials have been preparing for battle with the British army. You have just heard that troops have been ordered to steal your muskets and powder and to capture two important political leaders. People must be warned, but the roads are teeming with British patrols. What do you do? Well, if you're Paul Revere, the answer is easy. You ride. Greg Harlin's vivid illustrations capture the thrill and the danger of a country on the verge of revolution in Stephen Krensky's dramatic account of the night Paul Revere galloped into history.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, American Revolutionary War, History, Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2002

Reviews

[Tammy Schilling · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I appreciated the quality of the illustrations, I didn't really love the book. The historical facts are not clear enough for a young person to make it good history; likewise the prose is somewhat lacking, so definitely not good literary material. While it does rise above the level of twaddle, I would say it's " just ok".

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Over the years, Paul Revere's ride has come to be remembered, not only as a brave and valuable deed, but also as the symbolic moment when Americans first raised the alarm in defense of their freedom." Children's book on the famous ride, one if by land two if by sea.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it.

[Stephanie Watson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well told picture book

[TREVIS C]

A chronicling of the ride of Paul Revere.

[Sadie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations.

[Cara Frazee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grade: Preschool-2
Biography

A fun telling of Paul Revere's ride. It is told from Paul's point of view and the British's point of view.

[Jesse German · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book tells the courageous story of Paul Revere's ride to warn the colonials that the British were coming to invade. Had he not warned the colonials, they would not have been ready to face the British the next day and successfully turn them away. This book has great illustrations and by words on the page might be better suited for 3rd grade but because of the content I would use it for 5th grade.

One way to incorporate this book into the classroom is by using it to teach about being courageous. I would use it as a read aloud and then have my students discuss in a whole group the qualities of being courageous. I would have them write about what they think courage is and either a time they were courageous or saw someone else being courageous.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great informational text for elementary-aged students studying American history. It is told like a story instead of simply spitting out facts, which makes the book more interesting for children to read. Students can dig through the text and decipher what facts are presented in the book. This allows students to reflect on and analyze the information they read. The illustrations are beautiful. The text is simple enough for upper-elementary students to read on their own; however, I personally would choose to read this book aloud.

[Alma Loredo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explains how Paul Revere was an important figure in the American Revolution. Paul assigned some men to go spread the word that soldiers were approaching. Paul Revere though it was necessary to take the colonial leaders to a safe place to guard them before the soldiers arrived. This book can be used as away to recap everything learned about Paul Revere. Students can draw a diagram of the important events that Paul Revere was a part of.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paul was a brave man. He was known well-known so if got caught he was in big trouble. I didn't know that he went across the Charles River first. I didn't know that he was caught and since he told the British what he had done they were scared and wanted to warn the others, so they left him. I didn't know he had to go into hiding after because the British were looking for him. So much to learn.

[Lari · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read for study of the American Revolution. Would also be a good resource book for upper elementary students writing papers on the Revolution or important figures from that time. A nice read aloud book really for any grade level. It's also a good "boy book," as they can't seem to get enough of any story with weaponry and battles!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book to use when opening up a lesson unit on the American Revolution. The text is not all that informative, but it's still useful to use as a hook to begin class and start generating some discussion.

[Brittnay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Genre- poetry/social studies. Hard to read, but great vocabulary. Can be used to get more details about Paul Revere and why his ride was so important to the American Revolution that followed that night.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

His poor wife, Rachel. I'd never given much thought before to the risk Revere took and to the sacrifice it was for him but for his family, his wife, as well. Such brave men and women. This nicely tells about his ride and the challenges Revere encountered.

[K.C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!