Awards
- Short-listed for Beehive Awards (Informational) 2007
- Short-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Intermediate) 2008
Overview
There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George- George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet with more in common than we sometimes acknowledge. We are lead through their story, and the story of their times, and see both sides of the arguments that divided the colonies from the Kingdom. Was King George a ""Royal Brute"" as American patriots claimed? Or was he, as others believed, ""the father of the people?"" Was George Washington a scurrilous traitor, as all the king's supporters claimed? Or should we remember and celebrate him as ""the father of his country?"" Who was right? History teaches us that there are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's book is an accessible account of one the most vital periods in American history. It is also a timeless lesson in seeing history from different points of view. The author spent two years researching books, paintings, cartoons, and descriptions of Revolutionary times. She uses art, text, and first-hand accounts to illustrate how history should never be reduced to simplistic conflicts between the ""good guys"" and the ""bad guys."" Her illustrations, and her engaging quote bubbles, bring the Revolution to life again, and allow the characters of the period to speak for themselves. Through its lively text, detailed illustrations, and fully authenticated quotes, George vs. George shines fresh light on both sides of the story of our country's formative years.
Full Product Details
Author: Rosalyn Schanzer ,
Rosalyn Schanzer
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
Dimensions:
Width: 22.50cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 27.40cm
Weight: 0.465kg
ISBN: 9780792273493
ISBN 10: 0792273494
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
General/trade
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Children/juvenile
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General
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
In an uncommonly balanced view of the American Revolution for younger readers, Schanzer places King George III in a better light than young readers-American ones, anyway-generally get to see him, while noting that neither side was innocent of rash actions or atrocities. Developing the theme that there are two sides to every story, she begins by comparing the two Georges, finding numerous similarities in both their public and private lives. She goes on to compare British and Colonial styles of government (more similarities), then chronicles the escalation of resistance over new taxes into full-scale war, compares the rival armies' dress and general behavior, and finishes with parallel accounts of the Georges' later lives. Loosely basing her illustrations on period images, Schanzer paints small labeled portraits on rough canvas, which gives them the look of needlepoint, and adds actual, cited quotes in dialogue balloons. This carefully researched reminder that the Revolution was an us vs. us conflict, not an us vs. them conflict should be required reading for all young students of American history. (index, multimedia source list) (Nonfiction. 8-10) (Kirkus Reviews)
Author Information
Rosalyn Schanzer is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous books for young readers. An avid photographer, swimmer and adventurer, Schanzer lives in Virginia.
