DANIEL BOONE'S GREAT ESCAPE, a beautifully illustrated picture book for Young Readers will be published by Walker & Company in July 2008. Written by Michael P. Spradlin and Illustrated by Ard Hoyt. While out hunting buffalo one day in 1778, the great frontiersman Daniel Boone was captured by powerful Shawnee warriors who were enragedby the settlers' murder of their chief when he had tried to broker a truce.
Though he was eventually adopted by the Shawnee and grew accustomed to their way of life, Boone was constantly concerned about the safety of his family and friends. So when he heard that the Shawnee were perparing to attack the settlers in an attempt to regain their land, Boone decided to escape. Over four long days, he navigated the harsh Ohio and Kentucky landscape, traveling over 160 miles, never looking back but knowing that the angry warriors were in hot pursuit.
This litte-known episode from the life of one of our most famous Western heroes provides a balanced look at a difficult time in our history through a stunning act of courage that will keep young readers on the edge of their seats.About the author: Michael P. Spradlin is the author of numerous books for young readers including Texas Rangers: Legendary Lawmen, The Spy Goddess series, and the Youngest Templar Trilogy. He lives with his family in Michigan and like Daniel Boone, he won't ever admit to being lost (though he will say he was mighty bewildered once for three days). Visit his website at www.michaelspradlin.comArd Hoyt is the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller I'M A MANATEE by John Lithgow, among many other books. He grew up exploring the woods and fields not far from Chillicothe, Ohio, where Boone was held captive by the Shawnee long ago. This is his first nonfiction book--and proof that truth really can be better than fiction. Ard was honored to tell this story in pictures with his good friend, Mike Spradlin.
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