George Rogers Clark : Boy of the Northwest Frontier

Katharine E. Wilkie

Patrick Lawlor (Narrator)

01-01-06

2hrs

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Unabridged

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Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography

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01-01-06

2hrs

Abridgement

Unabridged

Genre

Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography

Description

“Provides another advantage for parents eager to encourage reading instead of television or computer games.” Indianapolis Star

George Rogers Clark was a famous general in the Revolutionary War, and his explorations served as the inspiration for his younger brother, William, the leader of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Now you can read about the boyhood of George and share in the first adventures of this lifelong hero.

Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today's young listeners into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage are showcased in common situations to which every child can relate. 

Praise

“Provides another advantage for parents eager to encourage reading instead of television or computer games.” Indianapolis Star

“This series portrays ideal role models from a child’s perspective” Heartland Reviews

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Language English
Release Day Dec 31, 2005
Release Date January 1, 2006
Series Display String The Young Patriots Series
Release Date Machine 1136073600
Imprint Blackstone Publishing
Provider Blackstone Publishing
Categories Children's Books, Teen & Young Adult, Biographies, History, History & Culture, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Nonfiction - All, Nonfiction - Child
Author Bio
Katharine E. Wilkie

Katharine E. Wilkie (1904–1980) was born in Lexington, Kentucky. A teacher of English and history for most of her life, she wrote numerous books, including Mary Todd Lincoln, Simon Kenton, Will Clark, and Zack Taylor.

Narrator Bio
Patrick Lawlor

Patrick Lawlor, an award-winning narrator, is also an accomplished stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. He has worked extensively off Broadway and has been an actor and stuntman in both film and television. He has been an Audie Award finalist multiple times and has garnered several AudioFile Earphones Awards, a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and many starred audio reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.

Overview

George Rogers Clark was a famous general in the Revolutionary War, and his explorations served as the inspiration for his younger brother, William, the leader of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Now you can read about the boyhood of George and share in the first adventures of this lifelong hero.

Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today's young listeners into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage are showcased in common situations to which every child can relate. 

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