John Hancock, Kathryn Cleven Sisson
John Hancock, Kathryn Cleven Sisson
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John Hancock
Independent Boy

Author: Kathryn Cleven Sisson

Narrator: Patrick Lawlor

Unabridged: 2 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2006

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

The life of John Hancock, contemporary of Samuel Adams and Paul Revere and first to sign the Declaration of Independence is featured in this volume of the Young Patriots series. Detailing Hancock's early years, this work focuses on his relationship with boyhood friend John Adams and his academic struggles with what he would later become most famous forhis writings. Hancock's famous achievements later in life are also chronicled, from attending the Boston Tea Party to becoming president of the Continental Congress. The entirety of his life is colorfully illustrated with renderings that convey the drama of the birth of the United States.

About Kathryn Cleven Sisson

Kathryn Cleven Sisson (1904–2002) was a journalist, publicist, and author of numerous books and articles. Her book, Famous American Patriots for Young People earned her the Dolly Madison Award from the Sons of the American Revolution, and she was a lifelong member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brit on October 24, 2019

Great book for young readers.......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on September 23, 2014

One of the books in my Childhood of Famous of Americans collection. I was amazed that throughout all my schooling I never knew anything more about this great man other than that he was President of the the Continental Congress and that he signed the Declaration of Independence with a large signature......more

Goodreads review by Gordon on December 08, 2011

John Hancock: Independent Boy is the story of young John Hancock and his struggle academically. This book also focuses on his budding relationship with also famous John Adams. This book is inspirational because Hancock succeeded despite his struggles; this could be used to help motivate students. Th......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on February 25, 2010

I have really enjoyed reading this series with Christian. It is interesting to see the lives of many of the patriots cross when they were young. Like John Hancock and John Adams were great friends when young and it also tells about when he first met Paul Revere. Cool.......more

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