A Picture Book of John Hancock (Picture Book Biography) - Hardcover

Adler, David A.; Adler, Michael S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823420051 ISBN 13: 9780823420056

Publisher: Holiday House, 2007

Synopsis

This is the story of John Hancock, American Patriot and Founding Father. When the English started imposing unfair taxes on the colonists, John Hancock decided to stand up to the injustice. He served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress; and as the president of the Second Continental Congress, and he was the first to add his bold signature to the declaration of Independence.

About this title

About the Author:

David A. Adler's "Picture Book Biographies" have been hailed as an "expert mixture of facts and personality" (School Library Journal) and "handsomely designed" (Booklist). Mr. Adler is also the author of the "A First Biography" series for readers aged 7-11, as well as a number of novels and Judaica titles. He lives in New York with his wife and three sons.

From Booklist:

Emphasizing John Hancock's role as a leader who not only funded the Revolutionary cause but also risked his life and fortune for it, this picture-book biography presents Hancock's accomplishments within the broader framework of events in Boston and beyond. After his father's death, Hancock was adopted by a wealthy uncle, who raised him, educated him, and left him an enormous fortune at the age of 24. Hancock worked with others in Boston who chafed at British rule and worked to overthrow it. As president of the Second Continental Congress, he was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Later, he served as Massachusetts' first governor. This clearly written book conveys a good deal of information in a relatively short space. Using a warm, subdued palette, Himler's paintings bring Hancock and his times to life. Back matter includes a note, a time line, source notes for quotes, a selected bibliography, and a short list of recommended Internet sites. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0823420051
• ISBN 13: 9780823420056
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Himler Ronald