Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.---from the publisher
48 pages 978-0698114401 Ages 7-10
Keywords: biography, American history, American Revolution, leadership, government, Colonial times, part of a series, narrative nonfiction, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old
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Other reviews:
Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book