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title: "Dolley Madison Saves George Washington"
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# Dolley Madison Saves George Washington

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			        		Kindergarten-Grade 4&#x2014;Known for her &quot;beauty, her stunning gowns, and her delightful banquets,&quot; Dolley Madison first served as the premier Washington, DC, hostess while her husband, James Madison, was secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson because the president was a widower. She continued to throw &quot;wonderful dinner parties&quot; during her husband&apos;s subsequent eight-year presidency. While First Lady, she redecorated the President&apos;s Mansion, ensuring that Gilbert Stuart&apos;s portrait of George Washington was prominently displayed. However, it was during the War of 1812 that she earned the gratitude of her nation when, despite the fact that the 100 soldiers assigned to protect the mansion ran off, she bravely remained behind to make sure that the painting as well as important government documents were saved from otherwise certain destruction by British forces. Pen and ink and watercolors effectively depict the simplicity and roughness of Colonial life and convey with humor the spirit of the time and characters; however, the facial features are for the most part bland. An author&apos;s note provides additional information about Stuart and Dolley Madison. Readers will enjoy this exciting picture-book biography of an important First Lady.&#x2014;Kirsten Cutler, Sonoma County Library, CA Copyright &#xA9; Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
						    	
					    	
						
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			        		*Starred Review* Brown has made something of a cottage industry providing children with lively biographies of figures as diverse as Mary Anning and Neil Armstrong. Here he focuses on Dolley Madison, who grew up as a simple farm girl, married James Madison, and later became a hostess for widower Thomas Jefferson. Dashing line-and-watercolor artwork captures the flair of the woman who had a smile and a pleasant word for everybody, but who shows her mettle in 1814, when the British attack the White House. The soldiers guarding the house flee, but Dolley refuses to leave until a valuable painting of George Washington is saved with the help of other citizens. Although Brown might have used this high point to end the book, to his credit, he extends the text, showing the anger and fear of the populace as the battle rages. A powerful spread shows women shaking their fists at Dolley, a surrogate for the president, on whom they blame the war. A last page shows Dolley surrounded by cameos of the first 11 presidents, all of whom Dolley knew, while an author&apos;s note gives more information about her. A sure-handed wedding of text and art that brings history to life. A brief bibliography is appended. Cooper, Ilene
						    	
					    	
						
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Granddaughters love it!
        
*by B***V on April 2, 2016*

Because there seems to be so little written in short form for children regarding First Ladies, I was particularly happy with this book.  The pictures are a little quirky but I think that type of humor added to my granddaughter's interest in the story line. The story reveals human nature in people during war and peacetime. For instance, the people love Dolly before the War of 1812 but are shown as turning on her because her husband had their family members engaged in another war.  It shows the disadvantage of being the wife of a President as well as the joys ~ which I believe is very wise.  I highly recommend this book.  My grandchildren are 4 and 6.  Had one of them not been so interested in George Washington, I don't know if I'd have thought to check it out from the library.  But, after seeing how wonderful it was, I purchased it because she loved the story so much.  (I'm not brianmdv. I'm his wife.)
  

### ⭐⭐⭐ Good for young school-aged kids
        
*by K***S on September 14, 2016*

Fun little book about Dolley and her saving the portrait. Not 100% historically accurate but only in a minor way. Pretty artwork. Appropriate for early elementary. Would have liked more detail about her but still a pretty good book.
  

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for kids
        
*by D***S on February 24, 2013*

This was read for a book report good informationPerfect for a second grader gave us all the information we needed!
  

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