1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Freedman, Russell, 2013. BECOMING BEN
FRANKLIN; HOW A CANDLE-MAKER’S SON HELPED LIGHT THE FLAME OF LIBERTY New York, NY: Holiday House. ISBN 9780823423743
2. PLOT SUMMARY
This nonfictional biography focuses on the life of Ben
Franklin. The story explains his life
from childhood when he ran away from home until his death at the age of
84. Along the way the book describes his
accomplishments as a printer, publisher, writer, inventor, and his many
government duties with examples of how he helped to “draft the Declaration of
the Independence” and other achievements. Also described are his family and the
many homes and countries in which Ben Franklin lived.
3.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This story a long, drawn out biographical
story of the life of Ben Franklin with examples of government documents, maps, artwork
and published newspaper pages. I can see this book being a social history book
because of the photos, letters, and artwork that’s included. I found this book to be boring and more
historical resembling a textbook.
The Photo essay was extremely interesting
and gave many historical facts. For
example they included drawings of his homes, places of travel, and his
inventions.
4.
REVIEW EXCERPT (S)
Kirkus Review: Best
Children’s Books of 2013
Russell Freedman was Newbery
Honor Medal winner.
5. CONNECTIONS
* Use the time line in the back of book to assign
students reports.
* Lessons on over famous
people in history.
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