Doomed patriot Nathan Hale foretells his captors of future events in the Revolutionary War in the latest volume of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
I really thought that I knew about the War of Independence. Boy, was I wrong at that! I especially did not know how much of an impact the French officer, Lafayette had on the American's ability to fight, defend and ultimately defeat the British.
These stories aren't what one would consider 'safe'. There's murders and wars and treachery and dysentery and body fluids galore. But with this story involving the French, there's also a level of bawdiness. Parents, be ready to answer the question of 'what is a brothel?' Plus, there's the whole instance of a 16 year old Lafayette being forced to marry a 14 year old aristocrat.
This book is aimed at those aged 8-12 and when it comes to real-life instances such as The War of Independence, a certain level of violence is allowed. But when it comes to sexual situations, it's always a tricky realm. Some parents are more willing to discuss human sexuality with their children; some are extremely puritanical.
Perhaps the most mature of the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. But entertaining and educational none-the-less. A real eye-opening tale about the origin of our nation from the perspective of the French.
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.
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