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Alexander Hamilton's Wish for Battlefield Glory
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 14 2024
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Readers' Favorite FINALIST AWARD - 2025 for Children's Non-Fiction Category
We proudly announce that ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S WISH FOR BATTLEFIELD GLORY by C. Behrens has been honored with the B.R.A.G. Medallion (Book Readers Appreciation Group). It now joins the very select award-winning, reader-recommended books at indieBRAG. This award is a testament to this book's quality and the impact it has had on readers. -2025 Indie BRAG Medallion Award...I found the highlights of his intellectual prowess to be one of the book's greatest assets. Overall, this is an insightful and visually textured account of Hamilton's journey, perfect for young readers and history enthusiasts alike... -5-Star Reviews from Readers' Favorite
...Considering his significant achievements after the war-detailed in an author's note at the end-it's easy to overlook Hamilton's wartime service. The book succinctly summarizes battles, and young readers will relate to Hamilton's reluctance to sit at a desk rather than fight...The pages are lively, with active depictions of battle. Illustrations are an appealing blend of cartoon simplicity and historical realism. The text features compact sentences, ideal for young readers...young readers with a bent for adventure or history will find the story exciting and Alexander Hamilton's quest of success inspiring... -BlueInk Review
Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer - Midwest Book Reviews raves: Kids who normally view history as impersonal and boring will relish the vivid capture of underlying emotions, influences, and passions which fueled America's fight for independence...adults will appreciate the opportunity to engage the young in a story vital to American history...Libraries that choose Alexander Hamilton's Wish for Battlefield Glory...will find the especially vibrant cover art and many psychological and social insights make for an exceptional chronicle...
From a young orphan boy to a Founding Father of America, Alexander Hamilton's journey to greatness started with a simple boyhood wish for war. Through hard work, perseverance, and a little bit of good fortune, Hamilton became an American hero and accomplished feats that still inspire us today. One can only imagine what else he could have achieved had his life notbeen cut short. This captivating children's book also teaches valuable lessons about determination and the power of dreams.
Don't miss out on this inspiring tale of a young boy who wished for war and went on to change the course of history.
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