This the story of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, James Madison, and many others who traveled to the 1787 Summer Convention in Philadelphia to draft a plan that would unify their states while preserving their sovereignty.
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"I LOVE this book! As with any of Fritz's books, you can tell that history is her passion. It's a little long for younger kids, but packed full of awesome information, some of which is more trivial and less-known, but helps bring the "characters" to life." — O2snowwhite (5 out of 5 stars)
"I LOVE this book! As with any of Fritz's books, you can tell that history is her passion. It's a little long for younger kids, but packed full of awesome information, some of which is more trivial and less-known, but helps bring the "characters" to life."
“An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787…An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution.”
“In her conversational and entertaining style, Fritz takes readers behind the scenes to learn what it was like during the Constitutional Convention of 1787…A really delightful way to learn American history.”
" Post Revolution, of course, but we were on a Fritz kick and we couldn't stop! Such interesting trivia sprinkled through this book - it makes the story really memorable. "
" Lots of info about the constitution (and the actual constitution in the back). "
" Decent writ but I felt that many important details were left out so that some more humorous spots could be added. "
" Any book by Jean Fritz get my 5 star rating! I have my students at the University read this book as an introduction to the time period. So historically accurate, so delightfully detailed, so short, so funny, so readable. "
" interesting details!!! "
" I didn't really like this book because it was boring and I already knew most of the stuff they talked about. I did learn a little, though. "
" A perfect little book that explains the process to write up the Constition. "
" An in-depth look at the making of the Constitution. Very informative and great for school reports! "
" Fantastic! A must read. "
" Great information. Easy read, but I'll probably read portions to my class. Might be tough for my fourth graders to get through. I loved it, but it is not exactly high interest for them. "
" Jean Fritz, in her usual sense of humor, reveals the personalities of the various constitutional delegates, yet at the same time is able to show the great task that they had undertaken. Excellent for grade school children. "
" I have to read this book while I am on vacation this week. So far it is boring so my mom is going to read it with me. "
" I read it at school "
Jean Fritz, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Homesick, is best known for her engaging and enlightening nonfiction for young readers, including What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?, And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?, and Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution. She was honored with the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature by the New York State Library Association and won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her career contribution to American children’s literature.
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