ALMOST INVISIBLE: Black Patriots of the American Revolution
“It was not the white man’s fight alone that gave this country its independence. Almost Invisible: Black Patriots of the American Revolution tells the stories of several dozen black patriots who laid their lives on the line and in some cases lost them defending a country that did not consider them equals, and in some cases, not even human. These tales are riveting and intriguing reading of these brave men who were just as much heroes as anyone else during the time, making Almost Invisible a grand gift to any child with a strong interest in history.” Midwest Book Review - November, 2008 “Mrs. Palmer ends the book with a quote from Harriet Beecher Stowe, who said black patriots exhibited bravery ‘of a particular beauty and merit’ because they fought for a nation which did not acknowledge them as citizens or equals. This well-researched book with its exciting scenes of valor in battle should appeal to any elementary school child, and is a reminder that even the most ‘invisible’ person can be a hero. The illustrations are colorful and well-rendered.” Anderson (SC) Independent-Mail – August 31, 2008 “The illustrations are lively and take readers to a time and place of the action. The vignettes, placed in chronological order, give history buffs an excellent start in their study of black patriots of the American Revolution. Almost Invisible, the third in a series of titles by Palmer about the Revolutionary War, is loaded with information, and the writing is suitable for children in grades three through eight. A glossary of terms helps young readers better understand the text, and a bibliography gives readers sources to further their study of black heroes of the American Revolution.” Orangeburg (SC) Times and Democrat – September 18, 2008 
James Armistead, an American Spy for French General Lafayette
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