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Swanson, James L.

"The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

274 pp. | Scholastic | October, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-545-49007-8 $18.99

(2) YA Swanson's clear, concisely written, and riveting narrative highlights the key events of the Kennedy administration before focusing on the moment-by-moment details of JFK's assassination. Also included are an exploration of Lee Harvey Oswald's background, an aerial-view photograph of Dealey Plaza in Dallas, a detailed map of the motorcade route, and images of the Texas School Book Depository, where Oswald perched, rifle in hand. Extensive back matter. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Dean Schneider | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2014