A review by aconant
Alexander Hamilton by Teri Kanefield
4.0
I think this should be a required read for anyone who wants to see the musical. I admit I knew very little about Hamilton prior to starting this book but became quickly fascinated by this icon of a man.
Technically speaking I think this would pose to be a difficult read for a 6th grader. However, anyone with enough interest and patience should do fine. The trouble being I’m not sure most students will have enough background knowledge to be able to really make the right connections for comprehension.
There are tons of names and places that can be difficult to keep track of. I listened to the audio and immediately wished I was reading the print. The production was great but I wanted the ability to go back and reread, as I think many students will need to at times.
A great book that brings to light the making of America in an exciting and narrative way. While you are reading you suddenly are amazed at the idea of a nation who has just won its freedom and is faced with building a nation. Fascinating stuff! How do you start from scratch and pull 13 colonies together, or do you? So many thoughtful big questions!
Hunker down, settle in and turn your brain on high because you will need it. Totally worth it.
Must read before seeing the musical, I am
Convinced.
Technically speaking I think this would pose to be a difficult read for a 6th grader. However, anyone with enough interest and patience should do fine. The trouble being I’m not sure most students will have enough background knowledge to be able to really make the right connections for comprehension.
There are tons of names and places that can be difficult to keep track of. I listened to the audio and immediately wished I was reading the print. The production was great but I wanted the ability to go back and reread, as I think many students will need to at times.
A great book that brings to light the making of America in an exciting and narrative way. While you are reading you suddenly are amazed at the idea of a nation who has just won its freedom and is faced with building a nation. Fascinating stuff! How do you start from scratch and pull 13 colonies together, or do you? So many thoughtful big questions!
Hunker down, settle in and turn your brain on high because you will need it. Totally worth it.
Must read before seeing the musical, I am
Convinced.