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Lafayette! (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #8): A Revolutionary War Tale by [Nathan Hale]

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Lafayette! (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #8): A Revolutionary War Tale Kindle & comiXology

by Nathan Hale (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 8 of 11: Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales

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Meet French nobleman and American Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!

Gilbert du Motier became the Marquis de Lafayette at a young age, but he was not satisfied with the comforts of French nobility—he wanted adventure!

A captain at eighteen and a major general by nineteen, he was eager to prove himself in battle. When he heard about the Revolution going on in America, he went overseas and fought alongside Alexander Hamilton and George Washington for America’s independence.

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales are graphic novels that tell the thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and TRUE stories of American history. Read them all—if you dare!

Get Lafayette and two other Hazardous Tales in the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Boxed Set, available to order!

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9 - 12 years, from customers
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128 pages
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English
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3 - 7
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GN400L
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Amulet Books
Publication date

October 16, 2018
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978-1419731488
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Gr 4–7—About-to-be-executed spy Nathan Hale entertains his captors and readers by telling stories about U.S. history in this popular graphic novel series. In this installment, Hale returns to the setting of the American Revolution to focus on the early life of French aristocrat and Revolutionary War hero Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. Young, passionate about the American cause, and endearing, Lafayette was accepted into the Continental Army when other French officers were rejected, because of his humility and willingness to learn (and because he was well connected and his wealth meant that he didn't require a salary). George Washington took him under his wing, and Lafayette's loyalty to the commander-in-chief saved Washington from a plot to remove him from command. The narrative pauses for an eight-page mini-comic about Benedict Arnold, the notorious traitor. Newcomers to the series are given enough context in the first few pages to figure out the dynamic among the Provost, Hangman, and Hale and will soon feel in on the jokes in the meta commentary. As has become customary in the "Hazardous Tales," accurate historical facts are made fun and palatable through the action-packed graphic format and a humorous lens. VERDICT A must-buy.–Kacy Helwick, New Orleans Public Library --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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"Newcomers to the series are given enough context in the first few pages to figure out the dynamic among the Provost, Hangman, and Hale and will soon feel in on the jokes in the meta commentary. As has become customary in the “Hazardous Tales,” accurate historical facts are made fun and palatable through the action-packed graphic format and a humorous lens . . . A must-buy." ― School Library Journal

"Hale does a tremendous job of telling the complicated story of one of the most celebrated men in history with facts and figures interspersed throughout the often humorous and informative narrative. His intricately drawn panels are beautifully colored . . . His precise linework and neat lettering make the multitude of thought and speech balloons in the easy-to-read panels. History lovers and comics readers alike will thoroughly enjoy this story of Lafayette and his quest for victory." ― Booklist

"Hale (the author) yet again weaves a delightful and engaging narrative sprinkled with silly and scatalogical humor . . . Fans of history, Hamilton, and/or Hale's previous entries will be clamoring for this latest volume." ― Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BFTFH4N
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amulet Books; Illustrated edition (October 16, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 328350 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #194,496 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #9 in Children’s Historical Comics
- #11 in Children’s Biography Comics
- #12 in Children's American Revolution History (Kindle Store)

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Nathan Hale is the author and illustrator of the Eisner-nominated, New York Times bestselling graphic novel series on American history Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. He also created the sci-fi horror comics One Trick Pony and Apocalypse Taco.

He is the illustrator of the graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge and its sequel, Calamity Jack. He also illustrated Frankenstein: A Monstrous Parody, The Dinosaurs' Night Before Christmas, and many others.

Learn more at www.nathanhaleauthor.com

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Thank you, AGAIN, Nathan Hale for bringing the joy of reading to my son!

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2018

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My ten year old has been looking forward to Nathan Hale's latest book for months. We were so excited to have "Lafayette" delivered on the release date. My son read it cover-to-cover in one long sitting. It was blissful to have a night of family reading time, and not even a hint of asking for screen time. Each book in the Hazardous Tales series has enthralled my son. I give these books to parents of his friends that are trying to find the right "hook" to get their kids to enjoy reading. My kid is a history buff and these books really speak to his interest. If anyone can recommend other series of a similar vein, I'm all ears! In the meantime, this will be read over and over again, and we will not-so-patiently await Nathan Hale's next project!

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Jacki Cristobal

Engrossing, endearing, entertaining, and fascinating

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020

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I have students who will only read these books. No other book gets them excited to read, but with these books, they will sit silently for 20 minutes and read, sometimes so engrossed in it that I have to urge them to put it down when it's time to move on.

Mr. Hale better keep writing more of these. I don't know what I'll do when my students get through them all.

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Another Awesome Hazardous Tale!

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2018

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My 9 year old has been waiting all summer for this to come out after having read all the previous Hazardous Tales last spring. He loved Lafayette and is already rereading it. Thank you for helping my son learn to love to read. Can’t wait for more Hazardous Tales!!

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Great for young Historians.

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022

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This book is about the adventures of Lafayette. It is a mix of the American Revolution and Lafayette’s life. Read it. You won’t regret it.

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019

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My son loves this book (and the rest of the series) but is it historically accurate? I don’t have time to keep researching all these crazy factoids he read in this book! Help!

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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018

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My son loves these books. Wish there were more of them. He retains a lot of the historical story and book holds his attention. Great way to encourage boys to read.

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Natalie Jackson

11-year-old who doesn't love reading loved this book

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020

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This book met my expectations - to help my son who doesn't like to read to find enjoyment in reading. I will buy more in this series to help him see how great reading can be.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019

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My kids love this whole series! They present the information in a way that is interesting and easy to remember. If you have a hard time getting your kid to read I recommend this series.

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Maria

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2019

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Excellent. It was a great gift for my husband, he really enjoyed it, especially having seen Hamilton.

Asia

Fantastico

Reviewed in Italy on June 8, 2021

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Arrivato in tempo e in condizioni impeccabili. Inutile specificare che il contenuto riassume perfettamente ciò che deve, in chiave, però, ironica e leggera. Davvero molto soddisfatta.

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Finocchi

Nice book, good shipping

Reviewed in Italy on July 19, 2021

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The book arrived in a few days in good conditions. Funny, easy to read and paticularly suitable for middle schoolers.

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