Testimonials for the Book

What people are saying about One April in Boston.

One April in Boston is a carefully crafted, meticulously researched, wonderfully illustrated, touching family history. It tells the story of the Edwards family from Boston's earliest days to WWI weaving in their connections to famous families including the Lincolns and the Reveres. The book and the CD are both rich resources for teachers and parents who are interested in making history engaging for children.

Nina Zannieri
Director
Paul Revere Memorial Association

Ben Edwards has, with great pride, made our nation's history very personal and he has connected his ancestry with noted historical figures and some significant events. Young readers and listeners may well become excited about getting their respective families into like projects.

Jim Getty
National Speaker and Lincoln Presenter
A. Lincoln's Place
Gettysburg, PA

By now I have finished the book and it is just enchanting. I love the serious but interesting tone, and the idealism and patriotism in it. I think it is one of those books written for children, but it has the intelligence of a mature person's presentation. People of any age can enjoy it. There is some whimsy, but it is still formally written. It has authenticity on every page, and the truth of it is so welcome in these days of "docu-drama" fantasies by people with an agenda or overworked imaginations.

Mary Kirby
Whitman, MA

This book is the greatest. What a way to present imagination to children who need an opportunity to let their imaginations soar these days. I love reading children’s books and this one was exciting and fun. It’s at the top of my list. Good Luck.

Anna B. Bulger-MacDonald
Reading Program Committee
Rock Hill Elementary School
Wallingford, CT

Well done. Size and quality - great. Provides a great view of Boston. Materials can be adjusted and geared to different levels and to individual students. Great summation at the end of the book. Please send information in April for orders.

Cornelius McGreal
Principal
Powder House Community School
Somerville, MA

The story contains some different features not found in other historical fiction. I really liked the additional sections at the end. The quality of the documents, photos, etc. is outstanding. The idea of setting a goal ties in nicely with our school wide conferencing model. I like the quality of the book - pages, type, etc!

Penny Jewett
Library Media Specialist
Fairhaven Middle School
Bellingham, Washington

I’ll share this copy with my fifth grade teachers. I think it would be something they could read before they walk the Freedom Trail each spring. I was impressed with the book, especially the inclusion of the documents and writer’s process in researching the historical facts.

Kathleen Yonkus
LA / Social Studies Dept. Head
Lynnfield Middle School
Lynnfield, MA