In Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy Nathan Hale (The Author) tells the tale of Nathan Hale (The historical figure) who was a terrible spy, and a very unlucky one, but became famous for his last words: "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country" before he was hung. I love how the author told the story. It started with Nathan Hale (The spy) getting ready to be hung. A British soldier runs off because he forgot the hanging orders. That leaves the hangman, and Nathan (The spy) sitting awkwardly next to each other. Suddenly, a book called "American History" swallows Nathan whole! (the spy) He now knows all about his martyrdom's future, and about everything that is to come. The British soldier comes back, and he starts telling him his story. At the end of the book, the hangman and the soldier want more stories! (Even though the British soldier is a little angry about the news of the Americans winning)
It's an awesome, funny graphic novel. And you learn lots of American History!
I recommend this book to everyone.
- Ana, Grade 6, Amigos School
