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.
With an introduction by Congressman John Lewis, and over 80 photographs, captions, bibliography, various source notes, and index included..
As he did in his bestselling Scholastic MG/YA books Chasing LIncoln\'s Killer and THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN SHOT , Swanson transports readers back to one of the most shocking, sad, and terrifying events in American history.
King\'s life, Swanson hones in on James Earl Ray, a bizarre, racist, prison escapee who tragically ends King\'s life.
But as violent threats cast a dark shadow over Dr. led a mass movement for Civil Rights -- with his relentless peaceful, non-violent protests, public demonstrations, and eloquent speeches.
Martin Luther King Jr. -- Booklist , starred review In his meteoric, thirteen-year rise to fame, Dr. reveals, in gripping style, how one individual can impact history.
Swanson\'s] masterful work...
NAACP Image Award Nominee Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year * James L.
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An astonishing account of the assassination of America\'s most beloved and celebrated civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, by NY Times bestselling author, James L.
Includes more than 80 photos, a bibliography, and index.
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
