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Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield
A biography telling the life story of Clara Barton, who served as a Civil War nurse, and started the American Red Cross. Written in graphic-novel format.
32 pages, Library Binding
Published September 1, 2005
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Allison Lassieur
175 books14 followersA professional freelance author who began her career in publishing as an avid D&D player, Lassieur worked for thirteen years in the publishing industry as an editor for magazines such as Disney Adventures and Highlights for Children.
She's edited game products for TSR, West End Games, and Sierra Online. In addition, she has more than two dozen nonfiction children's books to her credit and has contributed to such magazines as National Geographic World and Scholastic News.
Lassieur lives and works in Eastern Pennsylvania.
She's edited game products for TSR, West End Games, and Sierra Online. In addition, she has more than two dozen nonfiction children's books to her credit and has contributed to such magazines as National Geographic World and Scholastic News.
Lassieur lives and works in Eastern Pennsylvania.
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June 12, 2020
I didn't know a whole lot about Barton going in, but still, given that this is a kid's book, I didn't expect to learn much more. Well, I was wrong. I won't tell you what, though, as it's so concise I'll just recommend it instead.
I'm 57. When I was growing up, the only female heroes we knew about were Barton and Florence Nightingale. And of course many of us admired Laura Ingalls Wilder for having her tomboy adventures and then growing up to write about them. Well, now I do know that there was/is a lot of "herstory" missing. However, these two nurses are still tops... and boys as well as girls would do well to admire them as true heroes and role models.
I'm 57. When I was growing up, the only female heroes we knew about were Barton and Florence Nightingale. And of course many of us admired Laura Ingalls Wilder for having her tomboy adventures and then growing up to write about them. Well, now I do know that there was/is a lot of "herstory" missing. However, these two nurses are still tops... and boys as well as girls would do well to admire them as true heroes and role models.
October 10, 2019
Endlessly remarkable person in action.
Even more interesting because of her unique psychology- she would get very depressed and feel useless if she wasn't helping people in dire need which means she had to be surrounded with people in misery to be happy!
Even more interesting because of her unique psychology- she would get very depressed and feel useless if she wasn't helping people in dire need which means she had to be surrounded with people in misery to be happy!
March 21, 2009
When I opened this book, I had no idea who Clara Burton was or the great things she accomplished while she was alive. This is a graphic novel styled book which makes it great for those who don't enjoy reading. Filled with great illustrations, the reader will follow Clara as she grows up and sees the suffering in the world. I really like that this book shows Clara as a real person. She suffered from depression and setbacks, but she always wanted to help people so she focused on doing just that. A great read for any age.
March 20, 2021
Clara Barton angel of the battlefield by Allison Lassieur Genre: Biography Rating: ⅘
I like this book because it describes how Clara Barton helped other people on the battlefield, even though she was almost killed by nursing soldiers.
Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross Society. As a child, she had nursed her brother, who had fallen from a roof. These skills were a fundamental foundation for when she got the nickname” Angel of the Battlefield” and helped soldiers during the American Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross after taking a trip to Europe and hearing about the officers who founded the European Red Cross, a society that helped people in times of war and peace. She wanted to bring the Red Cross to America but many people opposed it by saying that they did not need the Red Cross. But after some time, they gave in and the Red Cross was established in America. The people who had opposed the idea of the red cross immediately regretted their decision, especially when they were hurt badly and the Red Cross treated them.
Clara Barton died on 12 April 1912.
I recommend this book to biography enthusiasts who are looking forward to writing a biography.
I like this book because it describes how Clara Barton helped other people on the battlefield, even though she was almost killed by nursing soldiers.
Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross Society. As a child, she had nursed her brother, who had fallen from a roof. These skills were a fundamental foundation for when she got the nickname” Angel of the Battlefield” and helped soldiers during the American Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross after taking a trip to Europe and hearing about the officers who founded the European Red Cross, a society that helped people in times of war and peace. She wanted to bring the Red Cross to America but many people opposed it by saying that they did not need the Red Cross. But after some time, they gave in and the Red Cross was established in America. The people who had opposed the idea of the red cross immediately regretted their decision, especially when they were hurt badly and the Red Cross treated them.
Clara Barton died on 12 April 1912.
I recommend this book to biography enthusiasts who are looking forward to writing a biography.
August 4, 2020
Love the graphics. I also really appreciate that this text clearly indicates direct quotations from primary sources.
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