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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982 · Est. 3.5 hour read
John F. Kennedy
Written by Lucy Post Frisbee
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series
Explore the childhood that shaped a future U.S. President's legacy.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 89 ratings
192 pages· 23,646 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the early life of John F. Kennedy, a young boy from Massachusetts who preferred fun over schoolwork. Despite this, he graduated from Harvard, joined the Navy, and displayed heroic conduct. Follow his journey from a playful child to a pivotal figure in American history, serving in the House, Senate, and ultimately as the thirty-fifth President. What events and experiences molded him into a leader before his untimely assassination? This narrative biography reveals the formative years of a remarkable man, offering a glimpse into the making of a legend.
From the publisher
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies - easily read by children of eight and up - today’s youngster is swept right into history.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 23,646
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 840L
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Ages 8–12 · 1937
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Ages 8–12 · 1939
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Ages 8–12 · 1939
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