Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word (Hyperion Picture Book (eBook))

By: Sarah Jane Marsh

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Synopsis: "The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark."As an English corset-maker's son, Thomas Paine was expected to spend his life sewing women's underwear. But as a teenager, Thomas dared to change his destiny, enduring years of struggle until a meeting with Benjamin Franklin brought Thomas to America in 1774-and into the American Revolution. Within fourteen months, Thomas would unleash the persuasive power of the written word in Common Sense-a brash wake-up call that rallied the American people to declare independence against the mightiest empire in the world. This fascinating and extensively researched biography, based on numerous primary sources, will immerse readers in Thomas Paine's inspiring journey of courage, failure, and resilience that led a penniless immigrant to change the world with his words.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 80 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781368022514
Related ISBNs:: 9781484781449
Publisher:: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Date of Addition:: 06/17/21
Copyrighted By:: Sarah Jane Marsh
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:: First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:: 6–10
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.