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kellyhager's review
4.0
I'm going to be honest; my knowledge of the Revolutionary War is not what it should be. I know the basic highlights, but I had never heard of the Culper Spy Ring. (So it's probably good that Selene Castrovilla sent me her three picture books, because I enjoy learning new things.)
And things about spies? YES PLEASE! It was also incredibly interesting to me that one of the major participants in this spy ring was a Quaker who went against his religious beliefs to help the US become...well, the US and not a group of colonies. I would like to learn more about this spy ring.
While obviously I know the outcome of the Revolutionary War, it was still a surprisingly tense experience reading this book. (Probably because even though of course I knew that we became a country, that doesn't mean that we necessarily won this particular episode of combat.)
These books are just completely delightful, and would be a great addition to any kid who is interested in learning more about how we became a country.
Recommended.
And things about spies? YES PLEASE! It was also incredibly interesting to me that one of the major participants in this spy ring was a Quaker who went against his religious beliefs to help the US become...well, the US and not a group of colonies. I would like to learn more about this spy ring.
While obviously I know the outcome of the Revolutionary War, it was still a surprisingly tense experience reading this book. (Probably because even though of course I knew that we became a country, that doesn't mean that we necessarily won this particular episode of combat.)
These books are just completely delightful, and would be a great addition to any kid who is interested in learning more about how we became a country.
Recommended.
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