Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1975 · Est. 51 min read

Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?

Written by Jean Fritz · Illustrated by Margot Tomes

A lawyer finds his voice when freedom is at stake.

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48 pages· 4,514 words· Est. 51 min read· 1000L
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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
Pages
48
Words
4,514
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1000L
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698114395
LCCN
74083014
OCLC
48274044

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