Mr. Revere and I: Being an Account of Certain Episodes in the Career of Paul Revere, Esq. as Revealed by His Horse

by Robert Lawson

Book Overview

In this timeless historical tale from Newbery- and Caldecott-winning author and illustrator Robert Lawson, a rebellious horse meets her equal in American Revolutionary Paul Revere and the two embark on an adventure that may just lead to the birth of whole nation

Paul Revere didn't make his famous midnight ride alone. Meet a patriot unlike any other: Scheherazade, the mare who doesn't mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King's army.

But on arrival in America, "Sherry" is quickly let down by her British rider and recruited by Sam Adams to join the Sons of Liberty. Before long, she finds herself teamed with Paul Revere to play a key-if unnoticed-role in the American Revolution. Full of wit and wisdom, this beloved classic presents an unforgettable view to the birth of a nation-straight from the horse's mouth

Explore history even further in this edition, which includes bonus material, like a map of Paul Revere's ride

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316517291
• ISBN13: 9780316517294
• Release Date: October 1988
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

wonderful history

I teach 8th grade US history and recommend this book to my kids, who range in reading levels. It tells the story of Paul Reevere and the Sons of Liberty from the HORSE'S viewpoint. It is a delightful and very accurate depiction of this most important time in our history. This book can spark the imagination and interest young and old!

this Book was Great

I had to read this book for reading in school and I loved'd it. Im in 5th grade and it was still great fun. I am recameding this to you. READ IT. on a 1 to 5 chart, it was a 10. off the charts.

Great Read-Aloud for elementary school kids

This book is such fun for adults to read to kids! The hors-ey perspective on American history is a hoot, the vocabulary is challenging, and there are lots of opportunities for discussion with your bright child. The history is accurate, too. It would be an unusually motivated 9 year old who could read this alone, but as a read aloud, it offers benefits to parent and child.

The Best Book In The World, with history in it!!

It is an excellent book, and it even has history!! I don't like reading history books, but the way the author wrote this, made history fun! A must buy!! Excellent!! The BEST!!! No matter who you are you will like it!

This is one of the best books ever written!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I first read this book when I was three. I've read my copy until it was worn and ragged. It's been one of my favorites ever since!I give it twenty stars!!!!!!!!