Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for Kids @ TeensReadToo.com
DANIEL BOONE'S GREAT ESCAPE is the little known story of Boone's escape from the Shawnee Indians. Author Michael P. Spradlin explains that the incident is only mentioned in one sentence of Boone's autobiography, but Spradlin recreates the adventure in this well-illustrated children's book.
Taken prisoner as part of a plan to spare his people from an attack by the Shawnee, Boone spent time living with the Indians. In the story, he describes his time in their village as "calm and peaceful," but at the same time, he knew he needed to warn his family and fellow settlers that an attack was still to come.
While he spent his time hunting alongside the Indian warriors and making friends in the village, he was plotting his escape. He hid gunpowder in his pockets, and as he helped repair the Indians' guns, he stashed various gun parts throughout the woods. When the time was right, he escaped, and with the gunpowder and a makeshift weapon, was able to make the four day, 160-mile run from Ohio into Kentucky to warn his family.
Illustrator Ard Hoyt helps bring Boone's great escape to life for the knowledge and enjoyment of today's young readers. This picture book would make an excellent addition to any library or personal book collection.
DANIEL BOONE'S GREAT ESCAPE is the little known story of Boone's escape from the Shawnee Indians. Author Michael P. Spradlin explains that the incident is only mentioned in one sentence of Boone's autobiography, but Spradlin recreates the adventure in this well-illustrated children's book.
Taken prisoner as part of a plan to spare his people from an attack by the Shawnee, Boone spent time living with the Indians. In the story, he describes his time in their village as "calm and peaceful," but at the same time, he knew he needed to warn his family and fellow settlers that an attack was still to come.
While he spent his time hunting alongside the Indian warriors and making friends in the village, he was plotting his escape. He hid gunpowder in his pockets, and as he helped repair the Indians' guns, he stashed various gun parts throughout the woods. When the time was right, he escaped, and with the gunpowder and a makeshift weapon, was able to make the four day, 160-mile run from Ohio into Kentucky to warn his family.
Illustrator Ard Hoyt helps bring Boone's great escape to life for the knowledge and enjoyment of today's young readers. This picture book would make an excellent addition to any library or personal book collection.
