This story is about young John Quincy Adams. His father John Adams is in Philadelphia fighting for independence from the King of Brittan. While young John's father is away, the eight year old has to become the man of the house and help his family. His father comes home for a visit and tells the family stories about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Ben Franklin. Soon young John Quincy's father has to go back to Philadelphia to finish what he and the other men started. While John Adams was gone, his wife knitted uniforms for the army to wear in the upcoming war. The war started March 4th, 1776 and on the morning of March 17th the British ships sailed from the Boston Harbor. After the war, people finally received INDEPENDENCE!
This book is full of facts that children will learn in social studies or U.S. History. I would use this book to teach students about America and the American Revolution. This book could also be used as a reference for students in elementary school who may have to write a paper on the American Revolution. This nonfiction autobiography will engage young students because of the vivid pictures. It will also engage older students because it is packed full of useful information.
