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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1975 · Est. 51 min read
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?
By Jean Fritz, Margot Tomes (Illustrator)
A lawyer finds his voice when freedom is at stake.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
48 pages· 4,514 words· Est. 51 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Patrick Henry, once a mumbling lawyer, becomes a powerful orator when freedom is on the line. Discover how this unlikely hero's words ignited a nation and changed history. What transformed him from a hesitant speaker to a voice that could rally a revolution? Follow his journey from courtroom struggles to stirring speeches that inspired a fight for liberty. Dive into the life of a man whose passion for freedom turned him into a legend, and explore the pivotal moments that defined his legacy. Will his words be enough to spark change?
From the publisher
Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz makes Patrick Henry’s history come alive! Patrick Henry wasn’t particularly well spoken. As a lawyer, he mumbled through some of his early cases. But when the issue was freedom, Patrick Henry was transformed into a natural orator. Jean Fritz makes history come alive as she chronicles the life of a man who moved a nation.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 4,514
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 1000L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.9
- F&P level
- ~X
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5447
Publication
- Published
- March 17, 1997
- First published
- May 1, 1975
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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