The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution
$36.68
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
30 January 2018
Summary
From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny!
The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution provides useful information for the practical time traveler, like:
- Where can I find a decent hotel room in colonial New England? Are major credit cards accepted?
- How do I join the Boston Tea Party without winding up in a British prison?
- How can I score a lunch with Alexand…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780451479617 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0451479610 |
| Author: | Jonathan W. Stokes, David Sossella |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Viking Press Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 30 January 2018 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 159mm x 18mm |
| Series: | The Thrifty Guides |
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Critics Review
“An entertaining introduction to America’s War for Independence conveyed with enough kid-friendly humor that it may make those who dismiss history as a bore reconsider.”– Kirkus Reviews
“Stokes’s practice as a screenwriter is evident; readers will feel like they’re in a blockbuster film. A high interest video game–like exploration of the American Revolution.”–School Library Journal
“An entertaining introduction to America’s War for Independence conveyed with enough kid-friendly humor that it may make those who dismiss history as a bore reconsider.”–Kirkus Reviews
“Easy to read, will engage reluctant readers of history, and spur discussions.”–School Library Connection
About The Author
Jonathan W. Stokes
Jonathan Stokes is a former teacher who is now a rising star as a Hollywood screenwriter. He has written screenplays on assignment for Warner Brothers, Universal, Fox, Paramount, New Line, and Sony/Columbia. Inspired by a childhood love of The Goonies and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Jonathan wrote his first novel, Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas, published by Philomel in 2016. Born in Manhattan, he currently resides in Los Angeles, where he can be found showing off his incredible taste in dishware and impressive 96% accuracy with high fives.
David Sossella graduated with honors in painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice. Since 2006, he has been an illustrator and head of graphics for the largest animation studio in Italy.
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