Paul Revere's Ride - Softcover

Longfellow, Henry; Rand, Ted

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140556125 ISBN 13: 9780140556124

Publisher: Puffin, 1996

Synopsis

So begins one of the most stirring poems in American Literature, brought vividly to life in this breathtaking new edition by a master of picture-book illustration. Ted Rand's moonlit vision captures the swift, rhythmic gait of Longfellow's words and the drama of Revere's brave ride as he gallops from town to farm, sounding the call to rise and arm against the British. The story unfolds in memorable pictorial images: Revere's anxious wait on the shore, the two lights in the belfry of the Old North Church, Concord Bridge in the early morning hours. The mixture of history, art, and poetry results in a book as gorgeous to behold as its message is inspiring to all who love freedom.

About this title

Product Description:

Title: Paul Revere's Ride <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: HenryWadsworthLongfellow <>Publisher: PuffinBooks

Review:

"Longfellow's well-known poem never appeared to better advantage: Rand has created a rich rendition of the Revolutionary landscape."--Publisher's Weekly

"The richly colored, romantic watercolors duplicate Longfellow's imagery, often quite literally, and effectively reinforce the narrative quality of the poem."--School Library Journal

"Enjoy the famous narrative poem recreating Paul Revere's midnight ride in 1775 to warn the people of the Boston countryside that the British were coming. It never fails to entertain and makes a wonderful read-aloud."--Children's Literature

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0140556125
• ISBN 13: 9780140556124
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48