The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2016
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"The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr" by John H. Mayer explores the intertwined fates of two iconic figures in American history. The book delves into the contrasting lives of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father and a passionate advocate for a strong federal government, and Aaron Burr, a political rival known for his ambition and complex persona. Through meticulous research, Mayer uncovers the motivations, events, and tensions that culminated in their infamous duel. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of 18th-century America, highlighting themes of rivalry, ambition, and the personal conflicts that defined their extraordinary lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2016 by Listening Library .
Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning So You Want to Be President? and the historical Turning Point series, including You're On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt ; Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln ; and Take the Lead, George Washington . You can visit her online at www. judithstgeorge. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Jefferson Cup - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Jefferson Cup.