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A Volcano Beneath the Snow: John Brown's War Against Slavery
A Volcano Beneath the Snow: John Brown's War Against Slavery
Reviewed by: Lauren Isele - Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 9, 2015
Review
Award winning author Marrin brings to life the slave rebellions of the nineteenth century and the events that inevitably brought about the start of the American Civil War. John Brown was a leader who would not apologize for his violent acts to stand up against slavery. The layout is complemented by black and white photographs, sketches and primary documents. The text reads like newspaper columns. Grades 6 and up will enjoy the challenge of debating John Brown's character: leader, hero, liar or terrorist. Notes, further reading, image credits and index appended. This book is recommended to the Cream of the Crop.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Marrin, Albert
Illustrator: ,
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Book Type: chapter book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades 7-9,grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780307981523
Price: 19.99