Ambushed!: The Assassination Plot Against President Garfield (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781684378142)

Winner of the 2022 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award

This thrilling title for young readers blends science, history, and medical mysteries to tell the story of the assassination and ultimately horrible death of President James Garfield.

James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was assassinated when he was shot by Charles Guiteau in July 1881, less than four months after he was elected president. But Garfield didn't actually die until 80 days later. In this page-turner, award-winning author Gail Jarrow delves into the fascinating story of the relationship between Garfield and Guiteau, and relates the gruesome details of Garfield's slow and agonizing death. She reveals medical mistakes made in the aftermath of Garfield's assassination, including the faulty diagnoses and outdated treatments that led to the president's demise. This gripping blend of science, history, and mystery--the latest title in the Medical Fiascoes series--is nonfiction for kids at its best: exciting and relevant and packed with plenty of villains and horrifying facts.

Author: Gail Jarrow
ISBN-10: 1684378141
ISBN-13: 9781684378142
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Language: English
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.6
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 518035 / Ambushed! the Assassination Plot Against President Garfield

Award: Yalsa Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction for Young Adults - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2021
School Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 93
Booklist 11/01/2021 pg. 52