Why Not, Lafayette?
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
A young Frenchman of nineteen traveling across the sea to help a struggling nation fight for its independence? Why not? To Lafayette, anything was possible. A man who threw off the boundaries imposed... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:039923411X
ISBN13:9780399234118
Release Date:October 1999
Publisher:Putnam Publishing Group
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Related Subjects
Biographies Children's Children's Books Colonial Colonial & Revolutionary HistoricalCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
not boring
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I love this author! She is a great children's author. The first line is fascinating, where she tells us Lafayette's whole name (which is quite long!) The book may include pointless details in it as another reviewer points out, but those details are what makes the ancient history come to life! Most children love books by Jean Fritz and if you think this one is too dry for them to read alone - read it aloud! It's a really great book!
One of the Best Jean Fritz books.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I met Jean Fritz at an Educator's Conference a month ago. She was pleased I picked up this book as Lafayette is one of her favorite historical figures. I did it because I had a student who was intrigued by Layfayette in his social studies class. I felt I could learn more about him and share the information and book. I found out quite a bit. Lafayette was a major figure in both the American and French Revolutions. The American Revolution succeeded partly because of his determination. He tried to set France on the right path several times, but it didn't happen in his lifetime. He lived until his seventies and had a very full life. He was a shining figure that celebrated life right up to his death. I want to thank Jean Fritz for pointing this book out to me and prompting me to purchase it.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
