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Children and adults alike will come away from this book with deeper knowledge about one of our founders and a thirst for more high-quality books like this one!\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Shannon Hourigan, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Parent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Before he graced the $10 U.S. bill, and long before a Broadway musical was made about his life, Alexander Hamilton was a poor, orphaned boy struggling to survive on the Caribbean island of Nevis. \n\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Alexander Hamilton\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003egives readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's Founding Fathers\u003c\/strong\u003e and tells the story of how his childhood helped shape his views on government, economics, war, and slavery.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Charnaie Gordon, Founder of Here Wee Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I truly believe the best children's books tell stories that both children and adults can learn from and enjoy; Christine Platt has done just that with this engaging, accessible, and meaningful history of Alexander Hamilton. 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