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Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Jean Fritz, Trina Schart Hyman

Paperback (Puffin Books, March 17, 1997)

Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.

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Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Jean Fritz, Jeff Brooks, Weston Woods

Audible Audiobook (Weston Woods, March 19, 2014)

Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated. This witty audiobook highlights little-known facts about this historical figure.

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Jean Fritz, Trina Schart Hyman

Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 1997)

Having a beautiful home, fancy clothes, and plenty of money wasn't enough for Mr. John Hancock. He wanted to be noticed by everyone -- including King George. So he refused to pay taxes, became president of the Continental Congress, and made his signature on the Declaration of Independence so large, King George didn't need his spectacles to see it!-- "Jean Fritz fleshes out the personality of the most famous signer of the Declaration of Independence with details both sympathetic and amusing". -- School Library Journal

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Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Jean Fritz

Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, June 22, 1976)

A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation.

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Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Jean Fritz

Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, June 22, 1976)

A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation.