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Ambushed!: The Assassination Plot against President Garfield

Series Medical Fiascoes By Gail Jarrow
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Hardcover edition

Publisher Astra House Publishing Imprint Calkins Creek ISBN

9781684378142

Ambushed!: The Assassination Plot against President Garfield

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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 She reveals medical mistakes made in the aftermath of Garfield’s assassination, including the faulty diagnoses and outdated treatments that led to the president’s demise.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.



Story Locale: Washington, D.C.; Mentor and Cleveland, Ohio; Williamstown, Massachusetts; and Long Branch, New Jersey.
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Nonfiction History (Grades 6-8)

Series Nonfiction History Grades 6-8

Nonfiction History (Grades 6-8)

For Grades 6-8

Middle-school readers interested in historical people, places, and events will enjoy these 12 thoughtful, factual books, which explore significant topics.

12 books per Year
$312.24 per Year
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Biographies, Diversity, History, Nonfiction

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