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John Brown: His Fight For Freedom (2009)

by John Hendrix(Favorite Author)

3.76 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0810937980 (ISBN13: 9780810937987)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Harry N. Abrams

review 1: Copyright 2009This book is very informational. T he information is deep and accurate. The pictures are almost comic like, appearing "larger than life". It gives mention to other very important people in the time period of John Brown. There are tons of sources as well.I was a little concerned about one of the illustrations. It depicts a dead person, it doesn't show their face, but this could be disturbing to some children.
review 2: While this picture book bio provides lots of valuable information on a figure not usually explored in kid lit, he is rather controversial and I'm not certain the text is entirely without bias. Brown's convictions are strong and admirable, however his actions in murdering those who did not agree with him is deplorable. The cartoon... moreish illustrations only add the the hectic feeling of the text and at times Brown looks like a demonic Abe Lincoln. less

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