Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 352
Published: 2014
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"Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever" by Dwight Jon Zimmerman offers a gripping account of the final days of President Abraham Lincoln's life leading up to his assassination. The narrative explores the political tensions of the era, the unfolding events of spring 1865, and the motivations behind John Wilkes Booth’s desperate act. It delves into Lincoln’s efforts to unify a divided nation and the immediate aftermath of his death, highlighting the profound impact on America’s future. The book captures the turmoil, emotions, and historical significance of this pivotal moment in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Turtleback Books .
Mr. O'Reilly received two other Emmy nominations for the movies "Killing Kennedy" and "Killing Jesus. " Dwight Jon Zimmerman has adapted books for young readers by distinguished authors such as Dee Brown and James McPherson. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Kentucky Blue Grass Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Iowa High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa High School Book Award.