Dennis Brindell FradinLet It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution (Actual Times, 1)

This is a fine book for middle school kids. The writing is concise and the illustration good. The story is meaningful and easy to read. It tells a story that all Americans should know and be proud of regardless of the level it might be written on. Put this one in your library. After you have read it, your kids will find their way to it. Let's stand up for America and be proud of our heritage and the men and women who made our freedom possible. I read it to my 3rd graders every year around April 19. The kids really react to the story positively. This is my American Revolution Night Before Christmas story. It should be read every year in April. Renews our commitment to freedom and the price paid by our patriots.

This is a wonderfully told story of an important historical event. I have read it to 4th graders to begin the study of the American Revolution, and I've had them break into applause during the story just as if they'd been watching a movie at a theater. It gives this event a personal touch as the story tells of the everyday men who stood up to, at that time, the strongest army in the world.It is perfect to share with ELL students who may not have the background knowledge to understand this period in history. The illustrations highly support, and enhance, the text. I highly recommend it for anyone who teaches history.

Had this book in my classroom library and did have a student who enjoyed reading this book.

Read with my third grade class in Massachusetts and supplemented with a virtual field trip I created so students could see the real sites alongside the illustrations.

My son's comments - This book was great because it looks at each sides point of view between the battle of Lexington and Concord. The pictures were great too. This is why I highly recommend this book to you.

Good book for kids to learn about history.

We bought this for our grandchildren after our trip to Lexington & Concord. They really enjoyed learning the history and now look forward to someday going to Lexington & Concord too.

My Revolutionary war obsessed 5 year old loved to hear the story, recognized the famous quotes and spent a lot of time pouring over the realistic pictures! A great buy!