34/35. True Stories of the Revolutionary War & World War II

Graphic Library: Stories of War
2013, Capstone Press
Ages: 9+
Acquired: Received review copies from the publisher

Pages: 32
Interests: graphic novel, history, war

34. True Stories of the Revolutionary War by Elizabeth Raum. Illustrated by Pat Kinsella (3/5)
Graphic Library

"Step back in time and experience the Revolutionary War through the stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the first reading of the Declaration of Independence. Experience the horror of a sneak attack. Watch a mother risk her life by spying for the colonists. True Stories of the Revolutionary War doesn’t just tell you the tales of war. It drops you into the thick of combat."

Interesting but not overly exciting true stories of real, though not famous people who were at well-known battles or met famous personages in the line of duty.  Was pleased to see both a story from the British and Loyalist pov along with the usual patriotic tales.  Wonderful illustrations.  (US) - (Canada)

35. True Stories of World War II by Terry Collins. Illustrated by Pat Kinsella (3/5)
Graphic Library

"Step back in time and experience World War II through the stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the horror of a prison camp march. Experience the sinking of a U.S. warship. Watch a young French freedom fighter outsmart the Nazis. True Stories of World War II doesn’t just tell you the tales of war. It drops you into the thick of combat."

Again, true stories of real, though not famous people who participated in the war.  I found the stories a bit more interesting than the the Revolutionary War ones.  Overall a decent series with some unique stories of real people taken from their actual diaries and letters. (US) - (Canada)