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42 pp.
| Atheneum |
May, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-689-82823-3$$18.00
(2)
4-6
Curlee narrates dramatically the story of the Statue of Liberty's creation, from its conception to the fulfillment of sculptor Bartholdi's obsession to create a monument to liberty that would rival the Colossus of Rhodes. Although the reader is bombarded with statistics, Curlee always keeps the dream of Liberty's creators and her creation foremost. Stunning, stylized portraits of the lady heighten the lucid, appreciative text. A time line is included. Bib.
Reviewer: Susan P. Bloom
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2000