| Daniel Boone's Great Escape by Michael P. Spradlin |
DANIEL BOONE'S GREAT ESCAPE by Michael P. Spradlin
Illustrated by: Ard Hoyt
Release Date: 7/22/08
Publisher: Walker Books
Pages: 32
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
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.
Illustrated by: Ard Hoyt
Release Date: 7/22/08
Publisher: Walker Books
Pages: 32
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
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.