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Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? Paperback – Picture Book, March 17, 1997

by Jean Fritz (Author), Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)
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Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book

Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.
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    7 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    970L
  6. Dimensions
    7.02 x 0.14 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    March 17, 1997
  9. ISBN-10
    069811440X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0698114401
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A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book
An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Book
A Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
A Library of Congress Best Children’s Book of the Year
 
“The book is a most enjoyable view of history…. The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book

★"Jean Fritz fleshes the personality of the most famous signer of the Declaration of Independence with details both sympathetic and amusing...[Her] irrepressible humor is given crisp expression in the illustrations." --School Library Journal (starred review)

About the Author

Acclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history.  She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.
     Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.
     Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice Awards.
     She passed away on May 14, 2017.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (March 17, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 069811440X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0698114401
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 970L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.02 x 0.14 x 9 inches
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    "The question I am most often asked," Jean Fritz says, "is how do I find my ideas? The answer is: I don't. Ideas find me. A character in history will suddenly step right out of the past and demand a book. Generally people don't bother to speak to me unless there's a good chance that I'll take them on." Throughout almost four decades of writing about history, Jean Fritz has taken on plenty of people, starting with George Washington in The Cabin Faced West (1958). Since then, her refreshingly informal historical biographies for children have been widely acclaimed as "unconventional," "good-humored," "witty," "irrepressible," and "extraordinary."In her role as biographer, Jean Fritz attempts to uncover the adventures and personalities behind each character she researches. "Once my character and I have reached an understanding," she explains, "then I begin the detective work--reading old books, old letters, old newspapers, and visiting the places where my subject lived. Often I turn up surprises and of course I pass these on." It is her penchant for making distant historical figures seem real that brings the characters to life and makes the biographies entertaining, informative, and filled with natural child appeal.An original and lively thinker, as well as an inspiration to children and adults, Jean Fritz is undeniably a master of her craft. She was awarded the Regina Medal by the Catholic Library Association, presented with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award by the American Library Association for her "substantial and lasting contribution to children's literature," and honored with the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature, which was presented by the New York State Library Association for her body of work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
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A owner of a Christian Book Store recommended this when I asked for a book that tells the truth about American history. My 8 year old grand son has a sharp interest in our country's history and I did t want him to only get the watered down and twisted version dished out in public schools. He has really enjoyed several of Jean Fritz's books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful addition to classroom library!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
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I recommend Jean Fritz's entire series of history books written for kids. They really keep their interest.
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5.0 out of 5 stars John Signs
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Good read about John and his role in history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars John Hancock
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since he is related to me in a way, thought i should check this out and maybe give to my Grandchildren
Came very quickly and i thank you
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5.0 out of 5 stars So good.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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Love Jean Fritz.......\and all her works....
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5.0 out of 5 stars I don't know... it was given as ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017
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I don't know ...it was given as a gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book on Revolutionary War Era
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Another book on the Revolutionary War Era for my granddaughter's 9th birthday present.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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concise and the pictures were enough to keep a kid's interest
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