Dorothea Jensen Books

"An ode to the great Lafayette, beautifully told and richly illustrated..." - Alan R. Hoffman, Translator. "A great addition to the [Lafayette] canon" - Diane Shaw, Director Emerita of Special Collections & College Archives, Lafayette College. Inspired by the Broadway hit HAMILTON and Longfellow's "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," author Dorothea Jensen presents a short rhyming narrative about the Marquis de Lafayette and his vital role in the Revolutionary War. The book includes a glossary and extensive endnotes that provide additional insights into the historical figures and events referenced in the poem. This engaging historical account targets middle schoolers, as well as young and older adults, making it suitable for performances in classrooms or during events celebrating Lafayette's 1824-5 Farewell Tour of America. Readers will discover who inspired Lafayette to support America, how his influential father-in-law attempted to dissuade him, why a 19-year-old was granted such a high rank, how he bolstered the French Alliance, and his key military successes in America. Jensen has also authored two historical novels for young readers about Lafayette and the American Revolution, titled A BUSS FROM LAFAYETTE and THE RIDDLE OF PENNCROFT FARM.