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I liked this book! First, the illustrations enhanced the story through uses of color and lines. For example, the illustrations only use American colors - red, white, and blue. Also, the lines are dark and used to shade the drawing. Second, the character, George, was well-developed. The author did an excellent job developing the main character and placing him in Revolutionary times. For example, the author writes, "George was a drummer boy with the King's soldiers. They were stationed in Boston. Two hundred years ago, Boston belonged to England." Finally. the message of George The Drummer Boy is the overall teaching of historical events, and also the concept of friendship. ( )

This story talks about George Washington being a soldier in the British Army, and the hardship he faced on his mission. This was a good book and it was interesting how they explain some historical situation for a young reader. This is a wonderful book to read around Independence Day and to teach children about taxes and other government issues.