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When Jackie Saved Grand Central: The True Story of Jacqueline Kennedy's Fight for an American Icon
By WING, Natasha
- ISBN
- 9780547449210
- Publisher
- HMH
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2017 | Xpress Reviews Web Only
Gr 1–5—Beginning with a few pages of background about Jackie Kennedy and the work she put into restoring the White House, this book then delves into the history and cultural significance of New York City's Grand Central Station. For the most part, the author uses the diminutive "Jackie," depicting the former first lady as a determined but approachable figure who made preserving Grand Central a personal mission, participating in press conferences, fund-raising, lobbying, and demonstrations. Wing does an admirable job of describing a complex...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
