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Scholastic Press, 2018-02-01

Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin

Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin

James L Swanson, Author

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9780545723336

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The author of ""THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN SHOT!"" presents an astonishing account of the assassination of America's most beloved and celebrated civil rights leader, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes more than 80 photos, a bibliography, and index.
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A riveting account that delves into a pivotal moment in American history, this narrative challenges readers to examine the complexities of justice and the enduring impact of courageous leadership. Through meticulous detail, it fosters critical reflection on societal change and the responsibilities of citizenship.

Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Biography & Autobiography • Courage • Critical Thinking • Empathy • Integrity • Justice • Juvenile Nonfiction • Law & Crime • Leadership • Perseverance • Reflection • Resilience • Responsibility • Social Activists

Readability • 7.9

Age Range • 12-17

Pages • 384

Subjects • King • Martin Luther • Assassination • Ray • James Earl • Civil rights workers • United States • Assassins

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists • Juvenile Nonfiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime

An astonishing account of the assassination of America's most beloved and celebrated civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, by New York Times bestselling author, James L. Swanson with an introduction by John Lewis.

NAACP Image Award Nominee

Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year

* "[James L. Swanson's] masterful work... reveals, in gripping style, how one individual can impact history." --Booklist, starred review

In his meteoric, thirteen-year rise to fame, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a mass movement for Civil Rights -- with his relentless peaceful, non-violent protests, public demonstrations, and eloquent speeches. But as violent threats cast a dark shadow over Dr. King's life, Swanson hones in on James Earl Ray, a bizarre, racist, prison escapee who tragically ends King's life.

As he did in his bestselling Scholastic MG/YA books Chasing LIncoln's Killer and "THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN SHOT!", Swanson transports readers back to one of the most shocking, sad, and terrifying events in American history.

With an introduction by Congressman John Lewis, and over 80 photographs, captions, bibliography, various source notes, and index included.

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