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By: Jean Fritz | Illustrator: Margot Tomes,Tomie dePaola
"Great fun and fascinating history." —School Library Journal, (starred review)
This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George III and early United States history.
It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers.
"The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . ." —Children's Literature
An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
"Great fun and fascinating history." —School Library Journal, (starred review)
This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George III and early United States history.
It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers.
"The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . ." —Children's Literature
An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies