[An] exciting series... Ms. Hakim braids multiple narratives together to bring alive material long dead to children's imaginations.--The New York Times Book Review Joy Hakim didn't rewrite history. But she did make it a whole lot more fun to read.--Education Week Readers young and old will find themselves amused, amazed, and engrossed by this searching, opinionated survey. In every sense a fresh look at our history. --Kirkus Reviews Merits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn't put it down.--Washington Post Book World The liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children.--Los Angeles Times A thorough and accurate narrative of our nation's history.--The Philadelphia Inquirer I think this is the best American history written for young people that I have ever seen.--David Herbert Donald, Harvard University; Pulitzer prize-winning author of Lincoln When master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, you're in for a breathtaking adventure.--Teaching K-8 An attention to detail and drama alike make these recommended choices for not only readers ages 8-13 but for entire families.--Children's Bookwatch Absorbing, real and even fun to read.--Voice of Youth Advocates Books of real substance that speak directly to kids.--Jean Fritz, author of Shhh, We're Writing the Constitution One of the best nonfiction series of the decade. Impossible to put down.--School Library Journal