by Gene Barretta (Author) Gene Barretta (Illustrator)
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"The extraordinary sense of Franklin as a severely temporally displaced person gives [this book] its power to delight . . . charming illustrations." —The New York Times Book Review
"A clever, concise introduction to the contributions of this colorful colonial figure . . . sure to inspire readers to learn more about its fascinating subject." —School Library Journal
"Barretta leads readers from what they do know to what they probably don't . . . Read this one aloud." —The Horn Book Magazine
"With its breezy format and succinct text, the book delivers facts in an assuredly kid-friendly style." —Publishers Weekly
"A punchy read-aloud to lighten up American history units." —Booklist
Gene Barretta is the author and illustrator of Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci, and Dear Deer, which was a Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts and listed on the Parenting Magazine Mom-Tested Books of the Year List. He holds a B.F.A. in Film Studies from New York University, and has worked for many years in film and television production. He lives in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, with his wife and son.