I am George Washington, Brad Meltzer
I am George Washington, Brad Meltzer
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I am George Washington

Author: Brad Meltzer

Narrator: Jonathan Davis, Various

Unabridged: 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/05/2019


Synopsis

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Learn all about George Washington, America’s first president.
 
George Washington was one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. He was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America. With his faith in the American people and tremendous bravery, he helped win the Revolutionary War and became the country’s first president.
 
Each entry in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes tell their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement and a direct quote.

About Brad Meltzer

As a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer has led a very full personal and professional life. He is one of those rare authors who have been quite successful in different genres of writing. He has had success in fiction, non-fiction, advice, and comics. It must be very satisfying to be so diversified as a writer. He graduated from Columbia Law School and was selected to the Columbia Law Review.

His works of fiction encompass: The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, The Millionaires, The President's Shadow, and his latest, The Escape Artist. Non-Fiction: History Decoded, Advice (Heroes for My Son..... Heroes for My Daughter), Children's books: I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, and comics: Justice League of America.

Meltzer is host of Brad Meltzer's Last History on H2 and Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel. As if that is not enough, he was also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that was raised by the firefighters at Ground Zero. Using his tv show, he had a former Marine walk in to return the flag. It is now in the 9/11 Museum in New York City.

Meltzer is very attuned to his research, so that fictional books have elements of authenticity. He even had former President's Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush give him advice. He has also participated in Homeland Security round table discussions. There are very few, if any, American authors as diversified as Brad Meltzer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista on January 07, 2020

This book about our founding father did something I haven’t seen with George Washington. It talked about the story of chopping down a cherry tree and said that the story never happened. It wasn’t true. I have to admit I was shocked. I haven’t seen that before. Pop, gone. He came from a family with 9......more

Goodreads review by David on December 20, 2017

4.50 This series is just adorable but it also has some great insight into history. I also love the inspiration the authors provide through historical figures like Washington. "Leadership isn't about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge."......more

Goodreads review by Kelsi on February 26, 2018

"I am George Washington" is a high quality, complex picture book in the Biography genre which takes the point of view of our nation's first president, George Washington. This comic book-esque little story allows the reader a look into President George Washington's life as well as his triumphs and la......more

Goodreads review by Laura on September 19, 2018

Read it. Share it with your kids. It's a great way to become better informed and appreciative of the father of our country.......more

Goodreads review by Jillian on June 12, 2019

Good biography - focused on the quality of leadership.......more