Why Longfellow Lied : The Truth About Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

The truth is revealed behind Longfellow's famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride" in this historical middle-grade nonfiction book, perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin. Now in paperback! Do you know how historically inaccurate "Paul Revere's Ride" is? And do you know why? Author Jeff Lantos pulls apart Longfellow's poem, tells the real story about Paul Revere's historic ride, and sets the record right. Not only that, he lays out when and why Longfellow wrote his poem and explains how without it, many of us wouldn't know much about Revere at all. This is Steve Sheinkin for the younger set, complete with an American mystery and a look at two important moments in the history of our country. A 2022 ILA Children's and Young Adults' Book Awards Honor recipient.

Author: Jeff Lantos

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Publication Date: Sep 03, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 162354498X

ISBN-13: 9781623544980