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Obama
a promise of change
By Mendell, David & Thomson, Sarah L.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06169-700-5
- Publisher
- New York : Amistad, c2008.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2008
Gr 6-8 This adaptation of Mendell's adult book "Obama: From Promise to Power" (HarperCollins, 2007) summarizes the life of Obama through March 2008, describing his upbringing, changing family, education, and political work. The text is accurate and well researched, with endnotes providing citations for each chapter. Captioned black-and-w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
For middle-grade readers curious about Barack Obama, this adaptation of a book for adults is a useful if adulatory resource. The text...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
