Dolley Madison Saves History, by Roger Smalley Illustrated by Anna Maria Cool, Scoot Rosema and Charles Burnett III

This book is part of a non fiction series called The Graphic Library Books in which history is told in a rich comic book style.

In Dolley Madison Saves History, the true story of Dolley Madison’s life is recorded from the time she and her husband, James move from Philadelphia to Washington, DC in the early 1800’s. The story of Dolley’s charming manners and beauty as first lady is told through illustrations and captions. As the war between the United States and the British threatens the city of Washington and the safety of the White House, the book depicts Dolley Madison’s courage and strength.

 In this book, young readers learn about this difficult time in history and the life of Dolley Madison. The graphic novel format of this biography is an accurate account of the First Lady’s life and will appeal to even the most reluctant readers.

Reviewed by a staff member, First Regional Library

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