Lafayette!
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 2 hour read

Lafayette!

By Nathan Hale

Book #8 in the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series

A young nobleman seeks adventure in America's fight for independence, risking everything for a cause beyond borders.

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128 pages· 11,344 words· Est. 2 hour read
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In a quest for adventure, young French nobleman Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette, leaves behind the comforts of nobility to join America's fight for independence. As a major general by nineteen, he battles alongside George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Will his passion and loyalty be enough to secure victory and forge a lasting bond between nations? Discover the thrilling tale of Lafayette's daring exploits in the American Revolution, where courage and friendship transcend borders.

From the publisher

Meet French nobleman and American Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! Gilbert du Motier became the Marquis de Lafayette at a young age, but he was not satisfied with the comforts of French nobility–he wanted adventure! A captain at eighteen and a major general by nineteen, he was eager to prove himself in battle. When he heard about the Revolution going on in America, he went overseas and fought alongside Alexander Hamilton and George Washington for America’s independence. Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales are graphic novels that tell the thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and TRUE stories of American history. Read them all–if you dare! Get Lafayette and two other Hazardous Tales in the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Boxed Set, available to order!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
11,344
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN400L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about Colonial and Revolutionary periodsBooks about 18th centuryBooks about military and wars
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~L
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
198185
Publication
Published
October 16, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419731488

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