The authors, in fact, included several well-known middle grade and young adult novelists.

Each was initially published in hard back with a ribbon marker the covers did not list the author’s name. Some of you may remember fondly the Dear America series of historical novels published by Scholastic between 19, or their reissue, along with some new books. His nonfiction books have covered a wide array of topics, from Anne Frank to Elvis Presley.Barry Denenberg lives in Bedford, New York, with his wife and daughter.Early Sunday Morning: The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows (Dear America series) – Barry Denenberg, Scholastic, 2001

His historical fiction books include titles in the Dear America, My Name Is America, and Royal Diaries series, many of which have been named NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER About the Author Barry Denenberg is a critically acclaimed author of nonfiction and historical fiction. KIRKUS REVIEWS.a wonderful read.admirable achievement. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL.heres a forceful biography.shows clearly how and why he rose to prominence.brings Mandelas heroic story up-to-date. PUBLISHERS WEEKLYThis text, executed with accuracy and simplicity, includes significant historial events. Review Quotes Praise for NELSON MANDELA NO EASY WALK TO FREEDOMThis vivid and swiftly paced biography.Denenbergs inspirational tone grabs and holds readers.This engrossing book presents strong background information. This latest biography traces Mandelas complete life story. Even beyond South Africa Nelson Mandela influenced freedom fighters everywhere. Lawyer, leader of the African National Congress, political prisoner who spent 26 years in jail, president-no one else has had such enormous influence on his fellow South Africans. Denenberg explores the history of South Africa and its often violent struggle for civil rights, while tracing Mandelas role in that history. This powerful biography provides an in-depth look at Nelson Mandela who grew up in a rural village in South Africa under racist apartheid rule-a regime he ultimately helped overthrow. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela. Book Synopsis From his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandelas life is a tale of inspiration and courage.

About the Book The complete life story, 1918-2013-Cover.

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg