(4) 4-6 Creative Minds Biography series. Illustrated by Lisa Harvey. Born in London in 1644, William Penn rebelled against his naval-officer father by joining the Society of Friends. Living through the Protectorate, plague, and Great Fire, he emigrated to establish the colony of Pennsylvania on land granted by King Charles II. Swain recounts Penn's life in accurate details that sometimes overwhelm the trajectory of the narrative. Black-and-white drawings accompany the text. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Penn's fame in history is largely related to being the founder of the Quaker colony that became the state of Pennsylvania, but this accurate and well-written account delves into many aspects of his family life and the rich historical tapestry of the seventeenth century--in both England and America. Black-and-white reproductions of portraits and paintings accompany the informative text. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman