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Mercy: The Incredible Story of Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA and Friend to Animals
178 pp.
| Houghton |
April, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-544-65031-2$16.99
(2)
4-6
Illustrated by
Vincent Desjardins.
After witnessing a man beating his horse, Henry Bergh established an agency much like England's RSPCA and championed the passage of an animal anti-cruelty law. In short chapters, Furstinger details these events, allowing descriptions of specific incidents to create drama and tension. Digitally rendered illustrations mirror mid-nineteenth-century political cartoons and color-wash engravings. A collection of archival photographs concludes the volume. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2016