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Worst of Friends

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and the True Story of an American Feud

Author Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
Illustrated by Larry Day
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Dutton Books for Young Readers
8.88"W x 11.44"H x 0.36"D   | 14 oz | 36 per carton
On sale Dec 08, 2011 | 32 Pages | 9780525479031
Age 6-8 years | Grades 1-3
Reading Level: Lexile 920L
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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were good friends with very different personalities. But their differing views on how to run the newly created United States turned them into the worst of friends. They each became leaders of opposing political parties, and their rivalry followed them to the White House. Full of both history and humor, this is the story of two of America's most well-known presidents and how they learned to put their political differences aside for the sake of friendship.
"Feisty narration paired with amusing illustrations makes light of sticky situations . . . A pleasingly lucid look at a complicated relationship."--Kirkus Reviews

"Day's watercolor-and-ink illustrations brilliantly add humor to the narrative . . . Especially for Presidents' Day or as a vehicle for discussing friendship issues, Worst of Friends is a winner."--School Library Journal

"Illustrated with charming cartoon-like drawings that convey their personalities and pastimes, this nonfiction picture book tells tales of early America-in-the-making and also makes the point that best friends can have serious disagreements that lead to years-long separations but, in the end, make up."--Children's Literature

"This entertaining and character-driven slice of history also offers a clear message about friendship."--Publisher's Weekly 
Suzanne Tripp Jurmain View titles by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of several picture books about American history, including Colonial Voices: Hear them Speak and Voices from the Oregon Trail by Kay Winters and George Did It by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain, He has exhibited watercolors extensively as well. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois. View titles by Larry Day

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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were good friends with very different personalities. But their differing views on how to run the newly created United States turned them into the worst of friends. They each became leaders of opposing political parties, and their rivalry followed them to the White House. Full of both history and humor, this is the story of two of America's most well-known presidents and how they learned to put their political differences aside for the sake of friendship.

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"Feisty narration paired with amusing illustrations makes light of sticky situations . . . A pleasingly lucid look at a complicated relationship."--Kirkus Reviews

"Day's watercolor-and-ink illustrations brilliantly add humor to the narrative . . . Especially for Presidents' Day or as a vehicle for discussing friendship issues, Worst of Friends is a winner."--School Library Journal

"Illustrated with charming cartoon-like drawings that convey their personalities and pastimes, this nonfiction picture book tells tales of early America-in-the-making and also makes the point that best friends can have serious disagreements that lead to years-long separations but, in the end, make up."--Children's Literature

"This entertaining and character-driven slice of history also offers a clear message about friendship."--Publisher's Weekly 

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Suzanne Tripp Jurmain View titles by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of several picture books about American history, including Colonial Voices: Hear them Speak and Voices from the Oregon Trail by Kay Winters and George Did It by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain, He has exhibited watercolors extensively as well. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois. View titles by Larry Day

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