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Summary
This is the story of John Hancock, American Patriot and Founding Father. When the English started imposing unfair taxes on the colonists, John Hancock decided to stand up to the injustice. He served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress; and as the president of the Second Continental Congress, and he was the first to add his bold signature to the declaration of Independence.
Author Notes
David A. Adler was born in New York City. He attended Queen's College in New York City and later, earned an MBA in Marketing from New York University.
He writes both fiction and non-fiction. He is the author of Cam Jansen mysteries and the Andy Russell titles. His titles has earned him numerous awards including a Sydney Taylor Book Award for his title "The Number on My Grandfather's Arm," "A Picture Book of Jewish Holidays" was named a Notable Book of 1981 by the American Library Association and "Our Golda" was named a Carter G. Woodson Award Honor Book.
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Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-This biography begins with what is probably Hancock's most famous act, the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It then takes readers back to the beginning of his life to tell how he became such an important and influential part of America's Revolutionary War. Details of his upbringing and personal life are spare, as the focus of the book is really on his political activities, from early acts of rebellion against the British to his participation in the Second Continental Congress. Terse explanations of major events may seem too brief to those with previous knowledge, but they are enough for budding historians to understand the primary causes of the war. Quotations appear throughout and are cited at the end. Himler's watercolors in muted tones offer visual guides to historical events. This title covers similar ground as that in Jean Fritz's Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? (Putnam, 1976) and is a solid addition to biography collections.-Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
This straightforward narrative tells of Hancock's childhood and influential adulthood, including his contributions to the American Revolution and political service during the early years of the United States. Emergent readers interested in American history will be able to easily access the basic facts presented in this text. The illustrations impart a sense of historical importance. Timeline, websites. Bib. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Emphasizing John Hancock's role as a leader who not only funded the Revolutionary cause but also risked his life and fortune for it, this picture-book biography presents Hancock's accomplishments within the broader framework of events in Boston and beyond. After his father's death, Hancock was adopted by a wealthy uncle, who raised him, educated him, and left him an enormous fortune at the age of 24. Hancock worked with others in Boston who chafed at British rule and worked to overthrow it. As president of the Second Continental Congress, he was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Later, he served as Massachusetts' first governor. This clearly written book conveys a good deal of information in a relatively short space. Using a warm, subdued palette, Himler's paintings bring Hancock and his times to life. Back matter includes a note, a time line, source notes for quotes, a selected bibliography, and a short list of recommended Internet sites. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2007 Booklist