An engrossing little read. It consists of a chronological series of vignettes about famous and not famous people. I found it so fascinating that I read it in less than 24 hours. ( )

It is always interesting to read about our American History...and especially when we learn the heroes were just people who made some good and bad judgements. ( )

I learned stuff and then I passed it on to the 4th grader. Recommended! ( )

I wasn't looking forward to yet another book about the American Revolution, but this one was really fun. Little tidbits---like what John Hancock ordered for lunch and what he actually had---make the people of that time more vivid. The historic park around Concord and Lexington was one of my favorite places to visit and walk with my kids, and this book made me miss eastern Massachusetts just a little bit (that and the state's good contact tracing). ( )

Steve Sheinkin, Newbery honor winner for his book The Bomb, has written quite a few history books. In King George: What Was His Problem, Sheinkin tackles the American Revolution and he doesn't disappoint. Sheinkin uses humor and interesting anecdotes to bring history to life in a way that textbooks don't. The book is well researched and written in a casual style that is accessible to readers. ( )