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The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin
By Giblin, James & Dooling, Michael
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-59048-534-0
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press, c2000.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2000
Gr 3-6 In a concise, readable style, this biography presents a great deal of information about a key figure in American history. Like Jean Fritz's What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (Putnam, 1976), the book does not romanticize or sentimentalize Franklin's genius or his contributions. Giblin includes the challenges Franklin faced in establishing himself in business, his falling out with his son when they took different sides in th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
