Washington Is Burning
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Relates the experience of Paul Jennings, a slave who belonged to President Madison, as he stayed by the side of Dolley Madison as British soldiers marched toward Washington, D.C.
Marty Rhodes Figley Books
This author crafts narratives about ordinary children encountering extraordinary moments in the nation's history. Through her books, she aims to show young readers that history is far richer than mere facts and dates. It is a tapestry woven with the hopes and dreams of children. Her work invites readers to connect with the human dimension of the past.
Brief biography of James Forten, an African American boy who participated in the Revolutionary War and was captured by the British.