About This Book

A brilliant portrait of two American heroes from the award-winning creators of The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy)!

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were very different.
John Adams was short and stout.
Thomas Jefferson was tall and lean.
John was argumentative and blunt.
Tom was soft-spoken and polite.
John sometimes got along with almost no one.
Tom got along with just about everyone.

But these two very different gentlemen did have two things in common: They both cared deeply about the American colonies, and neither cared much for the British tyrant, King George.

With their signature wit, impeccable research, and inventive presentation style, award winners Barbara Kerley and Edwin Fotheringham masterfully blend biography and history to create a brilliant portrait of two American heroes who bravely set aside their differences to join forces in the fight for our country's freedom.

Praise for Those Rebels, John & Tom

*“A worthy addition to the American history curriculum, this is a terrific book to lead the charge in learning about the Revolution.” Booklist, starred review

“A witty and wise portrait.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A rousing account.” — New York Times Book Review

“Graceful and good-humored....respectful and affectionate.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Forthright and dynamic....authoritative yet child-friendly.” — School Library Journal

“Light-hearted but eminently humane.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

About the Authors or Illustrators

Barbara Kerley

Barbara Kerley is the author of Walt Whitman: Words for America, The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins and Greetings from Planet Earth

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Edwin Fotheringham

Edwin Fotheringham's award-winning illustrations have graced the pages of the The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and many other publications. What to Do About Alice? is his first picture book

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