Washington Is Burning

by Marty Rhodes Figley

Book Overview

Fifteen-year-old Paul Jennings looked out the window of the President's House. America was at war with Britain, and British soldiers were marching toward Washington. Terrified people were fleeing the city. But Paul was not going to join them yet. He was a slave who belonged to President Madison and his wife, Dolley. Dolley did not want to leave until her husband returned from the battlefront. Paul stayed by her side, helping her pack up official papers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082256050X
• ISBN13: 9780822560500
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.9" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Excellent Education Read for the Classroom

This book tells the story of the valiant slave of President James Madison, Paul Jennings, and his loyalty to the Madison family during the British attack on Washington in the war of 1812. Figley beautifully depicts the panic and chaos among the people when the British troops marched into Washington and the important role Paul Jennings played in supporting and protecting Dolley Madison while her husband was at battle. This little-known story, with its vibrant illustrations and vivid imagery, is a great educational read for the classroom. Highly recommended.