Mary Todd Lincoln: Girl of the Bluegrass

by Katharine Elliot Wilkie, Leslie Goldstein (Illustrator)

Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of the Kentucky girl who grew up to marry Abraham Lincoln.

Genres: Biography, History, Juvenile, Childrens

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1954

Reviews

[Alejandra Tinoco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mary Todd Lincoln's story where it informs about her adolescence and adult life struggles. I recommend this book for students who are eager to learn about history characters.

Six Traits: Word Choice, Organization, Presentation

Lexile: 560L
AR Level: 3.9

[Daniel Quiroz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot but it wasn't amazing so thats why i rated it a 4 star.So it basically started out with her childhood.She was born in Kentucky with 6 other siblings, which is alot.It was sad for her when her mom died when Mary was 6.She married the 16th president of the USA Abraham Lincoln in 1842.Which means she was the first lady.In 1865 her husband Lincoln got shot in the back of the head.In 1882 she died in a coma at the age of 63.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Childhood of Famous Americans series may be for younger readers,but they are very enjoyable and educational books.I will always remember this one as being the first chapter book that I read;that was the beginning of my love of reading!

[Nevada Libert · Rating 4 out of 5]

amazing history.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

very interesting

[Linda Klager · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great childhood reading!