Let It Begin Here! - by Dennis Brindell Fradin (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked the American revolution, this picture book is sure to both inform and entertain.

On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. In less than 24 hours a rebellious colony would be changed forever.

Review Quotes

"This will be a first choice for Revolutionary War enthusiasts or for anyone who relishes a well-told war story. . . . Notable for the immediacy of its telling and for its attention to detail. Strong writing, art, and design combine to make this a vivid introduction to the first battles in the American Revolution." --Booklist, starred review

"A crisply written, vivid, you-are-there account of Paul Revere's actions on the night of April 18, 1775." --Booklinks, starred review

"This makes a rousing introduction to the war's opening events." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Dennis Brindell Fradin is the author of The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence, which won numerous awards, including an ALA Notable, an ABC Choice Award, and an IRA Teacher's Choice Award. Dennis lives in Evanston, Illinois, with his wife, Judith.

Larry Day has illustrated several picture books while working in the advertising industry, creating storyboards for clients like McDonalds and the U.S. Army. His illustrations have appeared in the Chicago Tribune Magazine and in several exhibits, including his own shows. Larry lives in Downers Grove, IL.