Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler

Having recently finished George Saunders’s inspiring and powerfully complex Lincoln on the Bardo and a re-read of the anguished graphic novel about the young Lincoln and his depression, The Hypo, I saw Abraham Lincoln: Pro Wrestler in a pile of kid books from the library, and knew it would add for m......more

Sheinkin’s new series takes a great approach to getting kids interested in history. The text is straightforward, with a lot of dialog and action to move the story forward. More importantly, humor is used throughout the narrative and the cartoon illustrations to engage the reader. Interspersed are mi......more

Very entertaining book that shows that history isn't boring, but "surprising, sad, funny, gross stories. Set in all different times and places. What's boring about that?" And, personally: first chapter book I've read since baby was born, so very proud of that :)......more

History fan Steve Sheinkin clearly knows his audience. He cleverly inserts actual historical facts and interesting asides and vignettes in a story about time travel and the possible twists that might occur if someone from one era visited another one. When Abraham Lincoln hears students in a classroo......more

First sentence: Ms. Maybee said, "Okay, guys, let's get out our history books!" The whole class groaned. Doc tilted his head back and started snoring. "Very funny," Ms. Maybee said. "This is going to be fun, trust me. Abby? How about if you get us started." Abby--she's the one who broke history. It......more