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c2010., Pre-adolescent, Random House Call No: 741.5 LAG Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Graham and Brody, two slaves on the run prior to the American Revolution, gain extraordinary powers and, on the advice of Benjamin Franklin, try to go unnoticed, but their other mentor, Benjamin Lay, has different plans for them that involve masks and the African martial art of Dambe.
![The sons of liberty. [1] /](/LibraryG/images/~imageCT205644.JPG "The sons of liberty. [1] /")
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c2010., Random House Children's Books Call No: 741.5 973 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Forget everything you thought you knew about America's early days-history packs a punch in this full-color, two-fisted, edge-of-your-seat adventure! nbsp; Graphic novels are a revolution in literature, and The Sons of Liberty is a graphic novel like no other. Visual and visceral, fusing historical fiction and superhero action, this is a tale with broad appeal-for younger readers who enjoy an exciting war story, for teenagers asking hard questions about American history, for adult fans of comic books, for anyone seeking stories of African American interest, and for reluctant readers young and old. nbsp; In Colonial America, Graham and Brody are slaves on the run-until they gain extraordinary powers. At first they keep a low profile. But their mentor has another idea-one that involves the African martial art dambe . . . and masks. nbsp; With its vile villains, electrifying action, and riveting suspense, The Sons of Liberty casts new light on the faces and events of pre-Revolution America, including Ben Franklin and the French and Indian War. American history has rarely been this compelling-and it's never looked this good.
