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Most Wanted: The Revolutionary Partnership of John Hancock & Samuel Adams by Sarah Jane Marsh

sydneycarr's review

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring

Age Level: 4th-6th Grade. This book was based in the time of the American Revolution and is centered around John Hancock and Samuel Adams specifically. Due to its accurate information, this is an informative story. The author walks through different events that occurred throughout the revolution in order for Americans to finally gain freedom from England. This book is rich with educational content. I believe that it could be used in any aspect of teaching about the American Revolution. This book could possibly be used to help students make a timeline of the American Revolution, due to its immense detail about multiple events that led to our independence. This could be used as a read aloud, research material, or any other activity that you would want to make regarding the American Revolution. graphics and detail would draw the attention of students and engage them into the historical content. 

michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review

5.0

This would be a great classroom read aloud! It is a fun and interesting story that really brings the history alive during the American Revolution.

onegalreading's review

5.0

Really good, fun illustrations, makes early American history fun and easier to follow

erine's review

4.0

The author's note at the end left me with all the warm fuzzies. Basically, she encouraged all readers to read her book critically, thinking about her perspective and whose stories were told versus whose were left out. It was a great reminder of how to approach history for all ages.

Bonus: the illustration spread that depicts John Hancock likening the British taxation of the colonies to slavery. One side depicts John Hancock (with sparkling, golden hair) while the other shows a Black servant, clearly enslaved, with a "are you kidding me" look on his face. It's a moment absolutely ripe for reading together, and the perfect time for an adult to point this out and encourage some deeper thinking.

Younger readers might require additional context to appreciate the richness of this book.