Alexander Hamilton: the Outsider
What's This Book About
The perfect chapter book biography for young fans of the Hamilton musical! Most people know that Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr, and that his face is on the ten dollar bill. But he was much more than that! Born in the West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an immigrant, an outsider. He fought in the American Revolution and became George Washington’s most valuable aide-de-camp. As one of America’s Founding Fathers, he was there for the writing of the Constitution and became the first Secretary of the Treasury. Jean Fritz’s award-winning talent for bringing history to life shines as she shares the true story of Alexander Hamilton, a man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country.
What Kind of Book is Alexander Hamilton: the Outsider
Reviews
Book Lists That Include This Book
The Creative Behind the Book
Jean Fritz, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Homesick, is best known for her engaging and enlightening nonfiction for young readers, including What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?, And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?, and Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution. She was honored with the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature by the New York State Library Association, and won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her career contribution to American children’s literature.
What Has Jean Fritz Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Jean Fritz know that you want to hear from them about their book.
More Books by Jean Fritz
Other Books You Might Enjoy If You Liked This Book
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780142419861
- Publication Date
- January 19, 2012
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Page Count
- 144
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 8 - 11 years
Contribute to this page
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.