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109 pp.
| Kids Can
| February, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-1-55453-644-3$14.95
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Sally Kindberg.
In this often gruesome collection, brief descriptions of unusual deaths are collected into thematic chapters ("Dying of Laughter," "Fatal Food," "Ironic Fates"). Famous, not famous, and infamous people from the distant past and recent history commingle. Cartoon illustrations add a touch of humor. Not much substance but fun for browsing. Ind.