Boston Massacre
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Boston Massacre
Capstone Press
Capstone Press
1st January 2006
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
973.3113
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Description
Describes the Boston Massacre, the event when the American colonists believed that they had been treated and taxed unfairly for years by Great Britain, leading to a clashing with British troops. Written in graphic-novel format.
Author Bio
Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
