Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History

The most famous duel in American history dramatized by leading nonfiction picture book illustrator, Don Brown.

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the politics of the young United States of America put them in constant conflict. Their extraordinary story of bitter fighting and resentment culminates in their famous duel. For young patriots who may not yet know the shocking and tragic story, Aaron and Alexander captures the spirit of these two great men who so valiantly served their country and ultimately allowed their pride and ego to cause their demise.

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 10/13/2015
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781596439986
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 177225 / Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2015
Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 92
School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 101
Publishers Weekly 08/17/2015
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2015 pg. 126
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2015 pg. 146
New York Times Book Review 11/08/2015 pg. 28

About the Author
Don Brown is the author and illustrator of many highly praised picture-book biographies and histories for children. His books include The Notorious Izzy Fink, The Train Jumper, Kid Blink Beats the World, Mack Made Movies and Across a Dark and Wild Sea. He lives on Long Island, New York.