Young George Washington [Library Binding]

John Rosenburg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997 | Age Level: 10 and up

A fictionalized biography, with emphasis on the early life, of the Virginia farmer's son who would eventually become a Revolutionary War leader and first President of the United States.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7. This admiring fictional account traces the young George Washington's path to heroism and influence in colonial America, including his first mission to counter French expansionism in the Ohio valley, his experiences in the early part of the French and Indian War, and his successful leadership of Virginia's colonial troops. Rosenburg also details some of Washington's personal life, including his ambition for wealth and prominence, his (apparently unconsummated) romance with the married Sally Fairfax, and his courtship of and marriage to Martha Custis. Although it is clear that Rosenburg has researched his subject's life thoroughly and has used primary sources extensively, this book has some serious weaknesses. It reads like a heavily fictionalized biography and has long stretches of background details about the conditions and politics in colonial America and Washington's travels. It will not hold the attention of fiction readers, and the limited scope (it ends when Washington was 26) and lack of documentation will discourage researchers. There is no natural audience for this book. In contrast, Mary P. Osborne's George Washington (Dial, 1991) is a more complete, readable, and better-organized choice for both general readers and researchers.?Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO
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From Booklist

Gr. 6^-8. Rosenburg's exciting story of Washington's early life has plenty of adventure as well as a survival ministory that rivals the best fiction. Following Washington's military career and personal life from his early teens through age 27, the author explores George's relationship with his older half-brother, Lawrence, who paved the way for Washington's military career by introducing him to many influential political and military personalities. Washington's ambition, courage, and dedication to country are emphasized, but Rosenburg also gives unbiased coverage to his subject's early military failures and discusses Sally Fairfax, a married woman with whom Washington secretly corresponded throughout his early military life. The fast-paced account will be a good addition to library collections. A chronology is appended, and illustrations and references are planned. Lauren Peterson

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761300430
• ISBN-13: 978-0761300434
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,382,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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