Author: Jim Murphy
Why selected: Assigned read - non-fiction
Merit: The book is informative and interesting but may not be for all kids. Can be a little scary for younger audience. Excellent examples of racism, politics and people not learning from their mistakes. Maybe even a hygiene lesson buried in there.
Share: A side lesson on early government as the events happened in the Capitol at the time, Philadelphia.
Appeal: 5th grade due to some grisly content and since in Indiana 4th grade is mostly state history.
Awards: Sibert 2004 and a Newbery Honor Book
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