FICTION

Abraham

by Frank KEATING
illus. by Mike Wimmer. 32p. (Mount Rushmore Presidential Series). bibliog. ebook available. S. & S./Paula Wiseman Bks. Jan. 2017. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781442493193.
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Gr 2–5—This attractive biography is sure to please presidential fact finders. Keating begins with Lincoln's early life as a poor child, and he emphasizes the man's love of books and learning. Lincoln's career as a lawyer and politician is also highlighted, with the story covering his election as president and the Civil War. Details of the war and Lincoln's assassination are kept to a minimum. The text is written in the first person, with actual quotes from Lincoln interspersed throughout. A copy of the Gettysburg Address is included in the back matter. Wimmer's paintings are gorgeously detailed and elevate the text while providing context, especially for young ones.
VERDICT Libraries that own the other installments of this series as well as anyone looking for a great presidential biography will want this addition for primary grade collections.
Reviewed by Ellen Norton, Naperville Public Library, IL , Nov 01, 2016

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