The Friday 56 is hosted at Freda's Voice. Find a quote from page 56.
Check out the links for the rules and for the posts of the participants each week. Participants don't select their favorite, coolest, or most intellectual books, they just use the one they are currently reading. This is the book I'm reading right now---
Title: Alexander Hamilton Revolutionary by Martha Brockenbrough
Book Beginning:
Even if you've had the good luck to hold a crisp $10 bill, you've probably never studied the portrait on it or thought much about the man it depicts. HAMILTON, the bill says.Friday 56:
His courage and drive made him a standout soldier, noticed by many.Comment: I have been accepted as a judge for The Cybils, evaluating MS/HS Nonfiction titles. (The Cybils are book awards given out yearly by book bloggers.) This book about Alexander Hamilton is one of many nonfiction books I hope to read between now and the end of December in a quest to find the best nonfiction for teens published in 2017. This book, written by Martha Brockenbrough, promises to be a good one, though I am guessing that teens will deem it a bit long at 372 pages. One thing I have noticed, which I think is odd, the print is brown (not the customary black) I suppose that was a publishing decision designed to make it seem old. I'm learning a lot about the early days of our republic and about a man who played an important tole in getting things rolling, Alexander Hamilton. I don't know if the book is a winner, but it is certainly well-written.
I've been fascinated with Hamilton, his life, and times since the popular play. I knew virtually nothing about his personal life before then.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I'll see the play.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a perfect companion for anyone who has seen and enjoyed the play. Definitely an interesting story. Thanks so much for sharing it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I do like the sound of this one. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is probably a fascinating read! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
ReplyDeleteBeing a Brit and not that well up on my US history, I just spent a swift few minutes over at Wikipedia, bringing myself up to speed a little!
If there has been a play about Hamilton, which many of your commenters have alluded to, then I can see that this book might be a great companion reference book, especially if schools have a visit to the play scheduled on their curriculum.
However, as a stand alone book, it may be a tad to wordy and lengthy for many of today's youngsters?
I hope that you enjoy your non fiction reading challenge and thanks for sharing :)
Yvonne
That sounds very cool! Good luck, Anne. :)
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