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112 pp.
| Candlewick |
September, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-2493-4$19.99
(1)
YA
Journalist Hampton reported on Black September in 1970 and the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The great energy in his on-the-spot accounts carries this book. He emphasizes personal experiences, providing insight into the career of a war correspondent, and also places events in historical context with minimal, but clear, background. Such a straightforward approach creates a solid introduction to complicated situations. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
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January, 2008