Lafayette!: A Revolutionary War Tale

New York Times Bestselling Series!
STARRED REVIEW *"Action-packed. . . . A must-buy." --School Library Journal
"These books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history." --New York Times

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 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.

He fought with George Washington and Alexander Hamilton in America's war for independence. Passionate about the American cause--and endearing--Lafayette was accepted into the Continental Army when other French officers were not, because of his willingness to learn (and because his wealth meant that he didn't require a salary). General Washington took him under his wing, and Lafayette's loyalty to the commander-in-chief even saved Washington from a plot to remove him from command.

Lafayette would become a legend on both sides of the Atlantic and a symbol of the enduring friendship between America and France.

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales! Read them all--if you dare!
One Dead Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #1)
Big Bad Ironclad!: A Civil War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #2)
Donner Dinner Party: A Pioneer Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Book #3)
Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood: A World War I Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #4)
The Underground Abductor: An Abolitionist Tale about Harriet Tubman (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5)
Alamo All-Stars: A Texas Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #6)
Raid of No Return: A World War II Tale of the Doolittle Raid (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #7):
Lafayette!: A Revolutionary War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #8)
Major Impossible: A Grand Canyon Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #9)
Blades of Freedom: A Tale of Haiti, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10)
Cold War Correspondent: A Korean War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #11)

Author: Nathan Hale
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 10/16/2018
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781419731488
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 198185 / Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Lafayette! a Revolutionary War Tale


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2018
Booklist 11/15/2018 pg. 38
School Library Journal 12/01/2018 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Nathan Hale is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series, which includes One Dead Spy; Donner Dinner Party; Treaties, Trenches, Mud and Blood; Big Bad Ironclad!; Alamo All-Stars; and The Underground Abductor, one of which earned a place on the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. He also illustrated the graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge, which was a TODAY show "Al's Book Club for Kids" selection, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book, and a YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens, as well as the recipient of three starred reviews. Nathan lives in Orem, Utah. www.hazardoustales.com.