The Great Little Madison

by Jean Fritz

Book Overview

Newbery Honor-winning Jean Fritz highlights one of America's most important founding father.

In the days before microphones and TV interviews, getting people to listen to you was not an easy task. But James Madison used his quiet eloquence, intelligence, and passion for unified colonies to help shape the Constitution, steer America through the turmoil of two wars, and ensure that our government, and nation, remained intact.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0698116216
• ISBN13: 9780698116214
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Paperstar Book
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

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Well at least Fritz can spell!

That would be "duel" between Hamilton and Burr, Publius, not "dual".

Worthy Introduction to this Founding Father

Jean Fritz has written a great book for both kids and adults, full of interesting facts about the man, his life, his wives (Dolly was his second), and his remarkable presidency. Throughout the book, the reader gets a real sense for how James Madison thought and felt about political issues, and how he overcame the challenges of being small in stature and small of voice to be one of our great presidents. Definitely worth a read to better understand this great man who lived in extraordinary times.

A Great Book for Adults Too!

Yes, this is officially a "kids' book" (Ages 9 -14, I believe). However, I, an adult, read it and found it educating and very interesting. I got this book during a visit to James Madison's estate Montpelier. I thought I'd read it first, before getting into the more massive (and more intellectual) biography by Dr. Ketcham. If you're new to James Madison, I'd recommend doing that.In any case, Jean Fritz' book is an excellent choice for adults as well as children.

Fun for Parents and Children Alike

This has become our favorite read-aloud no pictures story with my toddler. She gets the benefit of hearing spoken language about a subject she likes, and I get to learn something new every time we read it. I would reccomend this book for older primary, even lower-level High School students. The story is enlightening, and inspiring for all Americans, young and old.