Young Patriot Series: Lew Wallace

Lew Wallace gained worldwide fame as the author of the best-selling novel, Ben Hur. But did you know that as a boy, he played hooky from school? Governor, foreign minister, Civil War general, inventor, artist, and author, Lew Wallace spent his boyhood in the fields and rivers of his native Midwest. Join Lew as he rescues his baby brother from beneath the wheels of a carriage and entertains friends with portraits from his "magic pencil." Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today's young listeners into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage are showcased in common situations to which every child can relate. "This series portrays ideal role models from a child's perspective" -- Heartland Reviews "[P]rovides another advantage for parents eager to encourage reading instead of television or computer games." -- Indianapolis Star Author, poet, composer, musician and historical scholar, Martha E. Schaaf is a career librarian and teacher. She received a BA degree from Indiana University and a master's degree from Columbia University. Patrick Lawlor, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner and Audie Award finalist, is also an accomplished stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. He has worked extensively off-Broadway and has been an actor and stuntman in both television and film. He lives in Milwaukee.