My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln: A Tale of Two Boys From Indiana
by Robert L. Bloch
Castlebridge, 2011
My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln: A Tale of Two Boys From Indiana tells the story of our 16th President’s friendship with Sam Harding. The story is told from the point of view of Sam, giving his insight into Abraham Lincoln’s early life, ultimately leading up to his presidency.
I feel that this book specifically benefits students to be told in a story format. Social studies and history are often hard topics for students to grasp. By not only telling a story, but also coming from the point of view of a young boy, students can get a much better feel of the topic. The young friendship that develops between the two can help young male students relate to someone who they may have seen as just a great historical figure.
The illustrations are cartoonish but accurate and allow students to feel as though they are apart of the story.
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