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Scholastic Focus, 2021-04-05

President Has Been Shot!: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

President Has Been Shot!: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

James L Swanson, Author

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9780545872195

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A breathtaking and dramatic account of the JFK assassination by The New York times bestselling author of Chasing Lincoln's Killer! In this young-adult book on the Kennedy assassination, James Swanson transports readers back to one of the most shocking, sad, and terrifying events in American history. As he did in his bestselling Scholastic YA book, Chasing Lincoln's Killer, Swanson deploys his signature 'you are there' style--a riveting, ticking-clock pace, with an unprecedented eye for dramatic details and impeccable historical accuracy--to tell the story of the JFK assassination as it has never been told before. The book is illustrated with archival photos, and will have diagrams, source notes, bibliography, places to visit, and index.

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Through vivid reporting and thoughtful pacing, this account draws readers into a defining moment in American history. It invites inquiry, honors leadership under pressure, and provokes reflection on truth, consequences, and the enduring responsibility of a free society to examine and learn from its past.

Keywords and Themes: Biography & Autobiography • Consequences • Courage • Critical Thinking • History • Integrity • Justice • Juvenile Nonfiction • Leadership • Presidents & First Families (U.S.) • Reflection • Resilience • Responsibility • United States - 20th Century

Readability • 8.2

Age Range • 13-17

Pages • 288

Subjects • Kennedy • John F • Assassination • Oswald • Lee Harvey • Juvenile works

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & First Families (U.S.)

This YALSA-ALA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award Finalist is a breathtaking and dramatic account of JFK's assassination by NY Times bestselling author of CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER.

In his award-winning young-adult book on the Kennedy assassination, James Swanson will transport readers back to one of the most shocking, sad, and terrifying events in American history. As he did in his bestselling Scholastic YA book, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER, Swanson deploys his signature "you are there" style -- a riveting, ticking-clock pace, with an unprecedented eye for dramatic details and impeccable historical accuracy. Here is the story of the JFK assassination as it has never been told before.
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