(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Terry Naughton. This irreverent portrait of Alexander will draw in young readers with its humor, accessibility, and insight (although it occasionally tries too hard to be hip and comes out sounding dated). The caricatured illustrations by animator Naughton accentuate the humor of the narrative. Timelines, maps, paintings, archival photographs, and other visuals help give historical context. Extensive source notes are included. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman