Paul Revere's Ride

Written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Illustrated by Ted Rand

A midnight ride sparks a revolution's call to arms.

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48 pages· 972 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· NP0L

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In a moonlit journey, Paul Revere races through the night, his urgent message echoing across towns and farms. As he gallops, the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Will his warning reach those who must rise against the British? Experience the tension and bravery of this historic ride, captured in vivid illustrations that bring Longfellow's stirring poem to life. Witness the anxious wait, the signal lights, and the dawn at Concord Bridge. This tale of courage and freedom is a visual and poetic masterpiece that resonates with the spirit of revolution.

From the publisher

So begins one of the most stirring poems in American Literature, brought vividly to life in this breathtaking new edition by a master of picture-book illustration. Ted Rand’s moonlit vision captures the swift, rhythmic gait of Longfellow’s words and the drama of Revere’s brave ride as he gallops from town to farm, sounding the call to rise and arm against the British. The story unfolds in memorable pictorial images: Revere’s anxious wait on the shore, the two lights in the belfry of the Old North Church, Concord Bridge in the early morning hours. The mixture of history, art, and poetry results in a book as gorgeous to behold as its message is inspiring to all who love freedom.

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