The Wound Is Mortal: The Story of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

by Jessica S. Gunderson

After Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865, the Civil War finally appeared to be coming to a close. But the nation's joy was about to be cut short by a sinister assassination plot and one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history. Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Perfect for Common Core studies of narrative nonfiction and exploring multiple accounts of an event.

112 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2015

Reviews

[Dee Dee G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read several books about President Lincoln, but this being a middle grade book and they way it’s written is very moving.

[Priscilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dramatic, succinct timeline of the death of President Lincoln and the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. This book gives insight to key individuals and what they experienced. Appropriate for middle grade readers and history buffs.