No. of pages 240
Published: 2007
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This book has been graded for interest at 12+ years.
There are 240 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2007 by Simon & Schuster .
Peter Burchard is the author of twenty-four books -- both fiction and nonfiction -- for young readers and adults. The last of these was a short biography of black teacher, essayist, and diarist Charlotte Forten. He is the author of One Gallant Rush: Robert Gould Shaw and His Brave Black Regiment, a major historical source for the motion picture Glory, which won three Academy Awards. Two of his books have been listed by the American Library Association as Notable Books. The New York Times has praised him highly, saying that "he uses historical fact with skill" and describing him as having "a splendid facility for characterization. " He lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.