Synopses & Reviews
You cant make history without making a little trouble!
Nick is an orphan who gets by on his wits and whatever he can steal. Penny is the daughter of a tavern owner and knows the meaning of honest work. Though from completely different backgrounds—and despite their instant dislike for each other—they do have one thing in common: They both want the British out of Boston! When a chance encounter brings them together, Nick and Penny see a way to help the patriots. But first theyll have to earn the trust of some of Americas great revolutionaries—including Paul Revere and Dr. Joseph Warren—and muster the courage to confront innumerable dangers.
Action packed, laced with humor, and visually dynamic for todays readers, Road to Revolution! cleverly intertwines fact and fiction for an unprecedented view of American history.
Synopsis
Introducing the first book in an exciting new graphic novel series that brings America's past to vivid life. Action packed, laced with humor, and visually dynamic for today's readers, "Road to Revolution!" cleverly intertwines fact and fiction for an unprecedented view of American history. Full color.
About the Author
Stan Mack has created documentary style comic strips (including Stan Mack's Real Life Funnies, which ran in the Village Voice for 20 years), graphic histories (including The Story of the Jews: A 4,000 Year Adventure), and children's picture books. Mack graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and is a former art director of The New York Times Magazine. www.stanmack.com Susan Champlin is a freelance writer and editor who has written for PBS, PBS Kids, Discovery Communications, and National Geographic Kid, and has been on the staff of some of the biggest magazines in the country, including People and Bon Appétit.