And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? (Paperstar) (Paperback)

by Jean Fritz (Author), Margot Tomes (Illustrator) "In 1735 there were in Boston 42 sheets, 36 lanes, 22 alleys, 1,000 brick houses, 2,000 wooden houses, 12 churches, 4 schools, 418 horses (at..." (more)
Key Phrases: Paul Revere, Big Ride, Day Book (more...)

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Product Description
Everyone knows about Paul Revere's big ride to Lexington. But not everyone knows the harrowing details and narrow escapes along the way. Did you know that Paul Revere forgot his spurs on his famous ride. Or that he whittled false teeth to make extra money? A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full color.

About the Author
Margot Tomes was an award-winning illustrator of children's books. She passed away in 1991.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (May 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698113519
• ISBN-13: 978-0698113510
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,628 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars And then what happened, Paul Revere?, July 6, 2000

By A Customer

The story of Paul Revere is simply written by Fritz. Aftereach account she writes, "And then what happened? This patternthroughout the book makes the book easy to read, as you always know what the next section will be about. The information provided about Paul Revere is authentic. Young readers would find the information appealing. Not only does Fritz give authentic accounts of Revere's ride through Boston, Concord and Lexington, but she adds specific details to each. For example, she tells of how Revere and Adams had to return to a tavern in Lexington to get a trunk of important papers Adams had left, and how they walked right through the American lines in the process. While the actual text is informative yet light-hearted and easy to read, the illustrations provide essential support. This adds to the simplicity of the book. Included at the end of the story is an author's note on historical facts contained within the story that were not completely developed in the text. Fritz in her notes adds to the events so that the reader gets a true account of history. Overall, this book is an appealing, authentic, and easy to read account of Paul Revere's life, perfect for the middle school child!

4.0 out of 5 stars Paul Revere's Imperfect Ride, December 24, 2008

By	James T. Charnock - See all my reviews

After all, Paul was only human. Read about his mistakes and his successes during the Revolutionary War time. For example, did you know he didn't even finish his big "midnight ride"? Even forgot his riding spurs. Of course, to be fair, he did ride as far as he did by outsmarting the English soldiers.

All in all, Paul did a pretty good job, but nobody's perfect.

(story biography: Revolutionary War; intermediate grades)

5.0 out of 5 stars Use by a Teacher, May 14, 2008

By	Diane D. Veenstra "ddveenstra" (Kenneth City, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The students enjoyed the story, illustrations, and humor. They also enjoyed the "What happened next?" opportunity to make predictions and get instant feedback. I had activities to go along with the book and I enjoyed how nicely they tied in.