Mr Revere and I

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Summary: this Book was Great
Review: I had to read this book for reading in school and I loved'd it. Im in 5th grade and it was still great fun. I am recameding this to you. READ IT. on a 1 to 5 chart, it was a 10. off the charts.

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Summary: wonderful history
Review: I teach 8th grade US history and recommend this book to my kids, who range in reading levels. It tells the story of Paul Reevere and the Sons of Liberty from the HORSE'S viewpoint. It is a delightful and very accurate depiction of this most important time in our history. This book can spark the imagination and interest young and old!

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Summary: The Best Book In The World, with history in it!!
Review: I was surprised that this book read so quickly; it's the story of the horse that Paul Revere rode as the American Revolution was gathering momentum--culminating his famous Midnight Ride. Narrated in the first person by a purebred English horse named Scheherezade, this book recounts her philosophical coming-of-age; she gradually changes from a conceited military parade horse from the Mother Country, into a fast-thinking patriotic mare of the Colonies. She finally decides to "cast in my lot with the champions of Liberty and Freedom."

The first few chapters are full of Lawson's delightful humor while the entire book showcases his pen and ink sketches. One chapter, wherein we experience the danger of his Midnight Ride, is as long as three of his normal chapters. But then, so much action was packed into one 24-hour period--culminating in the Battles of Lexigton and Concord.

We learn much about the personal life and skills of Paul Revere--not noted for his horsemanship, but rather for his work as a silversmith and for being a good family man. He sacrificed much of his homelife and basic physical comforts to help the Sons of Liberty; he acted as courier to other colonies on many vital political missions before he responded to the signal from Old North Church. This book presents an easy and enjoyable introduction to American studies; it should make elementary children want to learn more about our first steps into Nationhood.

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Summary: Mr. Revere and I
Review: Mr. Revere and I is about Paul Revere told from the perspective of his horse Sherry. Sherry goes through three owners, the last her favorite. She expierences what it is like to be the horse of a Patriot. We enjoyed reading this book because it includes humor, facts, and sometimes even suspense. That is why we recommend this book to other kids.

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Summary: Great Read-Aloud for elementary school kids
Review: This book is such fun for adults to read to kids! The hors-ey perspective on American history is a hoot, the vocabulary is challenging, and there are lots of opportunities for discussion with your bright child. The history is accurate, too. It would be an unusually motivated 9 year old who could read this alone, but as a read aloud, it offers benefits to parent and child.