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Award-winning author K. M. KOSTYAL has written nearly 20 books on history, music, world cultures, and wars. Her most recent works for National Geographic include Founding Fathers- The Fight for Freedom and the Birth of American Liberty; George Washington's Rules to Live By; Christmas in Williamsburg; Lost Boy, Lost Girl- Escaping Civil War in Sudan; and Great Migrations, the companion book to the National Geographic Channel's acclaimed series on animal migration.
[Franklin's] foibles are described along with his achievements, painting a nuanced look at both his persona and the formative era in which he lived. Illustrations by Harper, who cut his artistic chops drawing comics, shine as contextual support for the more abstract ideas. By casting off the traditional chronological form of typical biographies, Kostyal creates an account of Franklin's life and his philosophy that will invite young readers to make connections to their own lives and to the modern world. -- Booklist Harper works in an exaggerated cartoon style that balances the biographical and aspirational aspects of the book with big boses of physical comedy. -- Publisher's Weekly VERDICT The combination of Franklin's common sense wisdom and the fun imagery yields a good primer for personal edification. - School Library Journal .
