"[An] exciting series... Ms. Hakim braids multiple narratives together to bring alive material long dead to children's imaginations."--
The New York Times Book Review"Joy Hakim didn't rewrite history. But she did make it a whole lot more fun to read."--
Education Week"Readers young and old will find themselves amused, amazed, and engrossed by this searching, opinionated survey. In every sense a fresh look at our history." --
Kirkus Reviews"Merits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn't put it down."--
Washington Post Book World"The liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children."--
Los Angeles Times"A thorough and accurate narrative of our nation's history."--
The Philadelphia Inquirer"I think this is the best American history written for young people that I have ever seen."--David Herbert Donald, Harvard University; Pulitzer prize-winning author of
Lincoln"When master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, you're in for a breathtaking adventure."--
Teaching K-8"An attention to detail and drama alike make these recommended choices for not only readers ages 8-13 but for entire families."--
Children's Bookwatch"Absorbing, real and even fun to read."--
Voice of Youth Advocates"Books of real substance that speak directly to kids."--Jean Fritz, author of
Shhh, We're Writing the Constitution"One of the best nonfiction series of the decade. Impossible to put down."--
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