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Salomon, Haym
1 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
David Slonim.
Jewish immigrant Haym Salomon, known as the "Financier of the American Revolution," sacrificed his health, safety, and personal fortune to support his country. Rubin relies on a lot of fictionalized dialogue to fill in what little is known about Salomon's life, which she acknowledges in her appended author's note. Slonim's cartoon-style oil paintings add levity to the warm, lengthy narrative. Bib., glos.
Reviewer: Amy Lee Bennett
1 reviews
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