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Summary
Born into humble beginnings, Abraham Lincoln lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty, which he brought with him all the way to the White House. Newly independent readers will relish this straightforward story of the life of an American Hero.
Author Notes
David A. Adler was born in New York City. He attended Queen's College in New York City and later, earned an MBA in Marketing from New York University.
He writes both fiction and non-fiction. He is the author of Cam Jansen mysteries and the Andy Russell titles. His titles has earned him numerous awards including a Sydney Taylor Book Award for his title "The Number on My Grandfather's Arm," "A Picture Book of Jewish Holidays" was named a Notable Book of 1981 by the American Library Association and "Our Golda" was named a Carter G. Woodson Award Honor Book.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-Seven two- to four-page chapters offer a simplified overview of our 16th president. Subjects include Lincoln's birth and pioneer life, his storytelling, and his honesty working as a store clerk; 11-year-old Grace Bedell's request that he grow a beard; and, finally, his term as president, a chapter that includes the reasons behind the Civil War and the assassination. Wallner's cartoonlike watercolors, which fill about half of each page, depict Lincoln with light or blond hair. Adler lists four sources and includes four notes on the text and a short time line. This book provides the kinds of details that reluctant young historians will welcome.-Janet S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Seven chapters introduce early readers to the life of Abraham Lincoln. Short declarative sentences recount the iconic stories that gave the 16th president the moniker "Honest Abe." There are the stories of the three-mile walk to return six cents and the balance of a tea order to a customer and of how Lincoln stored mail in his hat for delivery. Lesser-known tales about how Lincoln freed a mud-trapped pig, told great stories and grew a beard to please a little girl work together to add depth and detail to this early reader. Adler addresses more serious topics when he mentions Lincoln's feelings about slavery and the assassination. Wallner's soft watercolors reflect both the humor and seriousness of this compact biography. At times, the number of words per page might overwhelm the newest readers, but children with an interest in Lincoln will find the information fascinating. The timeline and source notes may be unusual in an early chapter book, but they're a welcome addition for the budding historian. (Early reader/biography. 5-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
