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By Katz, Bobbi & Crews, Nina
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-68816-532-1
- Publisher
- New York : Greenwillow Books, c2000.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2000
Gr 5-8 These 65 poems represent a cross section of American voices, from Colonial times up to the end of the 20th century. Katz places herself in the shoes of a variety of different characters to express their thoughts and feelings at particular moments in history. For the purposes of verisimilitude, an individual's name, location, and a date is given for each entry. Thomas Jefferson, Harriet Tubman, Eleanor Roosevelt, and other historical figures join the ranks of imaginary men, women, and children. For instance, in "Inaug...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
