Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?
What Parents Should Know Henry’s childhood and career are described in simple sentences, using a clever plot device (the date in the title); both the black-and-white and color illustrations are very simple. Common Sense Media Review May 29, Patrick Henry’s birthday, was occasionally an eventful date in his life of Patrick Henry–he was elected Virginia’s governor. Youngsters will enjoy the book’s early passages, with their ample description of kid’s stuff: swimming holes, walks in the woods, fishing. Young Henry was a child many readers will relate to. In the second half of the book, the author outlines Henry’s adult life, which parallels one of the most significant eras in American history. After his strong, spellbinding voice helped Henry win his first legal case against the crown of England, he vowed to use it to keep America free and independent of outside rule. The background information in the author’s note could have been easily absorbed into the text; doing so would have made s
