Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette

by Selene Castrovilla

Drazen Kozjan (Illustrator)

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Society of School Librarians International Book Award Honor
California Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Honor
Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth

Young fans of the smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" will enjoy this narrative nonfiction picture book story about the important friendship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War.


Lafayette has come to America to offer his services to the patriotic cause. Inexperienced but dedicated, he is a much-needed ally and not only earns a military position with the Continental Army but also Washington's respect and admiration. This picture book presents the human side of history, revealing the bond between two famous Revolutionary figures. Both the author and illustrator worked with experts and primary sources to represent both patriots and the war accurately and fairly.
  • ISBN10 159078880X
  • ISBN13 9781590788806
  • Publish Date 1 April 2013
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Boyds Mills Press