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Chasing King's Killer
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Chasing King's Killer Hardcover - 2018

by Swanson, James L

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The author of ""THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN SHOT!"" presents an astonishing account of the assassination of America's most beloved and celebrated civil rights leader, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes more than 80 photos, a bibliography, and index.

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Scholastic Press. Used - Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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  • Title Chasing King's Killer
  • Author Swanson, James L
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 384
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic Press
  • Date 2018-01-02
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # R11O-00818
  • ISBN 9780545723336 / 0545723337
  • Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.6 in (21.08 x 13.97 x 4.06 cm)
  • Ages 12 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 7 - 12
  • Reading level 1010
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Civil rights workers - United States, Assassins - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2017008562
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 04/01/2018, Page 0
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  • Kirkus Reviews, 01/01/2018, Page 95
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About the author

James L. Swanson is the award-winning author of the bestseller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer. His other books include Chasing Lincoln's Killer, an adaptation of Manhunt for young adults, and his follow-up, "The President Has Been Shot!: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy", which was a finalist for the YALSA-ALA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction award. He has held a number of government and think-tank posts in Washington, D.C.