Star-Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle, and the American Anthem (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419741029)

Tim Grove's Star-Spangled tells the little-known and inspiring story behind the national anthem and the stars and stripes.

"O say can you see" begins one of the most recognizable songs in the United States. Originally a poem by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem tells the story of the American flag rising high above a fort after a night of intense battle during the War of 1812. But there is much more to the story than what is sung at ball games. What was this battle about? Whose bombs were bursting, and why were rockets glaring? Who sewed those broad stripes and bright stars? Why were free black soldiers fighting on both sides? Who was Francis Scott Key anyway, and how did he end up with such a close view?

Star-Spangled tells the whole story from the perspectives of different real players--both American and British--of this obscure but important battle from American history. The book includes an author's note, archival images, a timeline, a glossary, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.

"Grove provides a page-turning narrative that enhances the familiar aspects of this story and fills in those little-known areas . . . A well-researched and spirited slice of history." --Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)


Author: Tim Grove
ISBN-10: 1419741020
ISBN-13: 9781419741029
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2020
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.1
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510439 / Star-Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle and the American Anthem


Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2019 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 98
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020 pg. 112