William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania (Graphic Biographies series) (Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies) [Paperback]

Ryan Jacobson (Author), Stiles (Illustrator), Tim (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Quaker leader William Penn, founder of the Pennsylvania Colony, whose ideas about government influenced the U.S. Constitution.

Editorial Reviews

Review

William Penn is remembered chiefly as the founder of Pennsylvania. This graphic biography (think comic strip) follows Penns life from his boyhood through his growing interest in the Quaker religion and the consequences of his decision to become an active Quaker. Imprisoned several times for preaching before Quaker meetings, Penn decided that it might be best to establish a free Quaker settlement in North America. He had the opportunity to do so when King James II settled a loan due Penns father by granting Penn a large area of land that became the state of Pennsylvania. From the Graphic Biographies series, the colorful format is certain to appeal to todays kids; it is likely to get reluctant readers to take a second look at material that they might otherwise view as boring. Told for the most part through dialogue, this biography is fast-moving, entertaining, and amazingly informative. (Dr. Craig Horle, co-editor of The Papers of William Penn, served as a consultant .) At the end of the book readers will find two pages of facts about William Penn, a glossary, a brief list of Internet sites and books where one can learn more, a bibliography, and an index. --Childrens Literature Comprehensive Database, January 2007

############################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################### --Library Media Connection; Vol. 25, No. 7; Pages 83-84, April 2007

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About the Author

Ryan Jacobson is a Capstone Author

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Capstone Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736896651
• ISBN-13: 978-0736896658
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #810,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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