Dolley Madison, the White House, and the Big Tornado / by Alice Boynton and Wiley Blevins; illustrated by Massimiliano di Lauro.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781478870517 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1478870516 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged): color illustrations ; 24 x 30 cm
- Edition: First edition hardcover.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Reycraft Books, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
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- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | J 975.3 Boyn (Text) | 33126024781845 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | J 975.3 Boyn (Text) | 33126024781829 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
Independence Branch | J 975.3 Boyn (Text) | 33126024781837 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2021 April
Copyright 2021 School Library Journal.Gr 3â5â Boynton and Blevins chronicle the events preceding and immediately following Dolley Madison's famous rescue of George Washington's portrait from the burning of the White House. The book opens at dawn on August 24, 1814, as the British prepare to launch their attack on Washington, DC. When it becomes clear that it is no longer safe to remain in the White House, Madison orders the painting be removed for safekeeping. What follows is the destruction of the country's capital, and ultimately, a violent thunderstorm that limits the spread of the flames. Alternating spreads offer the perspective of the Americans in the city, followed by the British army. Di Lauro's striking illustrations portray the American point of view primarily in shades of blue, while the British outlook is a variety of reds. Some illustrations may disturb younger readers, such as one portraying a British soldier shot from his horse. Viewpoints range from Dolley Madison to an American soldier, a British lieutenant, and a young enslaved boy, to name a few. Back matter includes further information about notable figures seen throughout the book as well as facts about the time period.VERDICT A stunningly illustrated exploration of a notable historical event, this is a timely and excellent addition to historical collections.âOlivia Gorecke, Cape May County Library, Ocean View, NJ