Publisher's Synopsis
Benjamin Franklin was one of the US's founding fathers, and yet he was once a homeless runaway. But the dedication, intelligence and perseverance he used to rise out of poverty to become one of the wealthiest and most respected members of Philadelphia's society are the same qualities that helped him lead the US to independence. Here, with highly accessible text and many engaging b/w and colour illustrations, readers will discover not only Franklin's character and wide-ranging achievements, but also the momentous events in which he played such a critical role. Ages 11-16.
