Summary
Bryant takes on the thrill and horror of the Lindbergh baby trial and weaves it into compelling fiction–in free verse. Good fit for American history curriculum, and the voice will appeal directly to middle graders. The author did assiduous research, including reviewing original trial transcripts. The hardcover made a splash in 2004 and was named a Book Sense 76 Selection, a Borders Original Voices Selection, and a Junior Library Guild Selection.
Imagine you are Bruno Richard Hauptmann…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780440419860 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0440419867 |
| Author: | Jen Bryant |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Yearling |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 January 2006 |
| Weight: | 142g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 133mm x 11mm |
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“As Katie says, ‘When a man’s on trial for his life/isn’t every word important?’ Bryant shows why with art and humanity. Extraordinary.” Michael Cart, Booklist, Starred
“As Katie says, ‘When a man’s on trial for his life/isn’t every word important?’ Bryant shows why with art and humanity. Extraordinary.”
–Michael Cart, Booklist, Starred
About The Author
Jen Bryant
Jen Bryant has published poetry, biographies for young readers, and picture books. The Trial is her first novel for children. She grew up in the same New Jersey town where the Lindbergh kidnapping trial took place many years before.
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