Why Not, Lafayette?
No. of pages 96
Published: 2001
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"Why Not, Lafayette?" follows the adventurous journey of the Marquis de Lafayette during the American Revolutionary War. As a young French nobleman eager to make his mark on history, Lafayette travels to America, driven by ideals of liberty and equality. In the midst of battle and political intrigue, he forms bonds with key figures like George Washington, fighting alongside American patriots. The story explores Lafayette's motivations, his personal sacrifices, and his unwavering commitment to a cause that transcends national boundaries. Through his eyes, readers witness the struggle for freedom and the transformative power of friendship and loyalty in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Turtleback Books .
Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people. Eve Bunting has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California. Ronald Himler is the award-winning illustrator of more than 75 books for children. He lives in the desert outside of Tuscon, Arizona and can be visited online at ronhimler. com