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Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette

by Selene Castrovilla

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A wartime alliance that became a friendship

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A wartime alliance that became a friendship

This narrative nonfiction picture book centers on the relationship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War. Lafayette arrives in America offering his service to the patriotic cause; his dedication leads to a position in the Continental Army and Washington’s respect. The book uses their bond to bring a personal dimension to the history of the war, while presenting both men as historical figures shaped by their shared cause. The publisher notes that the author and illustrator drew on expert consultation and primary sources to represent the figures and conflict accurately and fairly.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in biographies and historical nonfiction.
  • Young readers curious about George Washington, Lafayette, or the Revolutionary War.
  • Fans of Hamilton seeking a picture-book account of two historical figures’ friendship.

Themes

FriendshipThe American Revolutionary WarService to a causeHistorical biography

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Book overview

Society of School Librarians International Book Award Honor
California Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Honor
Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth

Young fans of the smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" will enjoy this narrative nonfiction picture book story about the important friendship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War.

Lafayette has come to America to offer his services to the patriotic cause. Inexperienced but dedicated, he is a much-needed ally and not only earns a military position with the Continental Army but also Washington's respect and admiration. This picture book presents the human side of history, revealing the bond between two famous Revolutionary figures. Both the author and illustrator worked with experts and primary sources to represent both patriots and the war accurately and fairly.
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