Book reviews from AlvinRobertCunninghamauthor

"After returning from Ford's Theatre the night President Abraham Lincoln is shot, a young girl writes a letter to her hero. The book also provides information about the shooting of President Lincoln, Ford's Theatre today, and the Civil War. "A Letter for Mr. Lincoln" is illustrated and contains archival photographs and drawings. It also includes bolded vocabulary sidebars. Children (ages 8-11) will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time."

""Young Andrew Hart turns out to be a bright and helpful companion for his father as the pair join thousands of men seeking gold in Canada.... This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American history." (Children's Literature, 2004)"

"Children's Literature (2004) "Young Andrew Hart turns out to be a bright and helpful companion for his father as the pair join thousands of men seeking gold in Canada.... This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American history.""

"Educational Children's Book (ages 9-12) Explains the reasons surrounding the War of 1812, describes the significant events before and after the burning of Washington, D.C., profiles Dolley and James Madison, and includes a short fictitious story of a slave girl caught in the war. This book contains archival drawings, maps, and colored paintings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words with a glossary and an index. Children will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time. "Washington is Burning! The War of 1812" would be an excellent book for children to read and share during Black History Month. "

"Professional Review by "Children's Literature" (2004) "Young Andrew Hart turns out to be a bright and helpful companion for his father as the pair join thousands of men seeking gold in Canada.... This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American history.""

"Children's Literature Professional Review (2004) "Young Andrew Hart turns out to be a bright and helpful companion for his father as the pair join thousands of men seeking gold in Canada.... This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American history.""

"Professional Review by Children's Literature (2004) "Young Andrew Hart turns out to be a bright and helpful companion for his father as the pair join thousands of men seeking gold in Canada.... This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American history.""

"Explains the reasons surrounding the War of 1812, describes the significant events before and after the burning of Washington, D.C., profiles Dolley and James Madison, and includes a short fictitious story of a slave girl caught in the war. This children's book (ages 9-12) contains archival drawings, maps, and colored paintings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words with a glossary and an index. Children will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time. "Washington is Burning! The War of 1812" is an excellent children's book to be read and shared during Black History Month."

""Holding the Ribbons (reins): The Story of the Overland Stagecoach" is both an exciting and informative children's book. It will make a great addition to your family library."

"Willa, who hopes to one day become a reinswoman for the Overland Stage Line, drives the family stage when the regular driver becomes ill. This children's book (ages 8-11) also provides information on how the Overland Stagecoach helped settle the American West. "Holding the Ribbons (reins): The Story of the Overland Stagecoach" is illustrated and contains archival photographs and drawings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words with a glossary. Children will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time."

"In 1897, Andrew and his father join thousands of other people headed for the Klondike goldfields in Canada. The book also contains information on the Klondike Gold Rush and the rise of the town of Dawson. This book is illustrated and contains archival photographs and drawings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words with a glossary. Children will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time."

"In "The Race for a New Life (Oklahoma Land Rush)", ten-year-old Josh takes his injured father's place in the Cherokee Strip Land Rush of 1893. The book also contains information on the early history of Oklahoma. This book is illustrated and contains archival photographs and drawings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words with a glossary. Children will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important even in American history at the same time."

""Conrad Elroy, Powder Monkey: The Role of the Navy in the Civil War" explains the role that the Union and Confederate navies played in the Civil War and includes the fictitious story of a young U.S. Navy powder monkey caught in the middle of the war. This book contains archival photographs, maps, and paintings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words with a glossary and an index. Children will be able to identify with the young, main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time. [Children's Book, ages 9-12]"