For Liberty: The Story of the Boston Massacre
- author & illustrator: Timothy Decker www.timothydecker.com
- median: pen & ink
- year of publication: 2009
- publication city: Asheville, NC
- publisher: Front Street Press
- ISBN: 9781590786086
Personal Thoughts: Author and illustrator Timothy Decker builds this story of the Boston Massacre slowly in deliberate, measured prose, while his austere pen and ink drawings capture the drama and tension of the storyline. There's much lying beneath the surface in this deceptively simple book. Decker is economical with his words and images, yet he still manages to pack a wealth of historical detail into the story. Background on the political situation in the colonies and Great Britain is given at the beginning of the story and Decker concludes with the subsequent trial of the soldiers.This book presents a balanced account of a very dramatic chapter in United States history. Black and white illustrations complement the gravity of the historical event. For Liberty is different than many historical picture books in that there is no back matter such as a timeline or bibliography, but this book would make an excellent addition to any lesson on the Boston Massacre.
***Curriculum Connection - 5th Grade U.S. History, American Colonies, Boston Massacre
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