The Eye That Never Sleeps

By Marissa Moss, Jeremy Holmes (Illustrator)

A detective thwarts a plot to assassinate Lincoln en route to his inauguration.

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48 pages· 1,923 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the untold story of Allan Pinkerton, the detective who saved Abraham Lincoln. As the first police detective in Chicago, Pinkerton foiled an assassination plot against Lincoln on his way to the 1861 inauguration. With a knack for solving crimes and recovering stolen money, Pinkerton's greatest triumph was ensuring the president's safety. Dive into this thrilling tale of espionage and bravery, brought to life with engaging illustrations and a mix of art and text that captivates readers of all ages. What other secrets did Pinkerton uncover in his illustrious career?

From the publisher

From award-winning author Marissa Moss comes the first children’s book about Allan Pinkerton, one of America’s greatest detectives. Everyone knows the story of Abraham Lincoln, but few know anything about the spy who saved him! Allan Pinkerton’s life changed when he helped the Chicago Police Department track down a group of counterfeiters. From there, he became the first police detective in Chicago and established the country’s most successful detective agency. He went on to solve more than 300 murders and recover millions of dollars in stolen money. However, his greatest contribution was protecting Abraham Lincoln on the way to his 1861 inauguration. Though assassins attempted to murder Lincoln en route, Pinkerton foiled their plot and brought the president safely to the capital. The Eye That Never Sleeps is illustrated with a contemporary cartoon style, mixing art and text in a way that appeals to readers of all ages. The book includes a bibliography and a timeline.

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