Book Summary:
The book begins with a brief history of Paul Revere's father. His father was of French background and his name was Apollos Rivoire. His family made its way to the American colonies where Apollos apprenticed as a silversmith. He changed the family name to something easier to pronounce, and it became Revere. His son Paul apprenticed under him and soon Paul was a talented silversmith as well. The book follows Paul Revere's involvement in the American Revolution and his important role of a messenger. He later led an artillery unit and was accused of cowardice and bad military leadership. He was eventually exonerated of these charges and he went on to become a hero of the American Revolution.
APA Reference of Book:
Giblin, J. (2007). The many rides of Paul Revere. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Impressions:
I really enjoyed reading this biography of Paul Revere. It was interesting without being overwhelming. It contained many interesting facts about him and also some lesser know facts that I didn't know about. I would recommend this book highly to history teachers and English teachers because it not only contains a great biography, but also much more such as the Longfellow poem about Paul Revere. It also contains many great illustrations and photos of artifacts from that era of American history.
Professional Review:
Gr 4-7 --Most people know that Revere was a silversmith, brave patriot, and famed rider for the Revolution, but the author reveals his many other talents, including those as a bell ringer, businessman, cartoonist, print engraver, and even dentist. Giblin captures readers' interest from the beginning: "If things had been different, his name wouldn't have been Paul Revere. It might have been Apollos Rivoire…." He further engages children with interesting details that help create a true feeling for the time period and a deeper understanding of events. The clear writing makes the information accessible for a wide audience. The book is illustrated with numerous reproductions of archival photographs, maps, engravings, and documents that bring the history to life. A section on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the text of his famous poem, "Paul Revere's Ride," is included. This impressive, attractive addition to Giblin's award-winning work makes for enjoyable reading in its own right and is invaluable as a resource for researchers. A fascinating account of this multifaceted leader.
Phillips, C. (2007, November 1). [Review of the book The many rides of Paul Revere, by James Giblin]. School Library Journal, 53(11), 146. Retrieved from www.slj.com.
Library Use:
Would make a great history lesson that incorporates the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride." A great way to teach across the curriculum between social studies and language arts.
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