"Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" by Jeff Gottesfeld tells the poignant story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, highlighting the dedication and sacrifice of those who guard it. Through the eyes of a young boy, readers are taken on a journey that explains the significance of the tomb, the rituals involved in its guarding, and the history of those honored within. The narrative emphasizes themes of respect, memory, and commitment, capturing the solemnity and reverence surrounding this national monument, while celebrating the unbreakable bond between the living and the memories of the fallen. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

E. Nesbit (1858-1924) spent her childhood in Germany and later lived in England. Her classic stories of fantasy and adventure for children, written in the early 1890s, include The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Railway Children. Matt Tavares is the illustrator of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the author/illustrator of Zachary's Ball and Oliver's Game. He lives in Maine, USA. Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld are a writing team whose work includes writing for the Smallville TV series, Dawsons Creek and novels for teen girls.