Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition
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Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition
By Karen Blumenthal
PublisherRoaring BrookImprintRoaring BrookISBN
9781596434493
Awards and Honors2012 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist; YALSA Readers' Choice Nomination 2012, Nonfiction; ALA Notable Children’s Book 2012, Older; Booklist 2011 Editors' Choice, Books for Youth, Nonfiction, Older Readers: Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2011; SLJ Best Books of 2011, Nonfiction; 2012 CCBC Choices; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2012, History/Life & Culture in the Americas
Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition
Meant to end a social ill, Prohibition brought fame to gangsters and moonshiners, encouraged bribery, and even involved children in the liquor industry. Glossary. Bibliography and source notes. Black-and-white photographs. Reproductions of prohibition- and temperance-era memorabilia.
Title alpha Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition
Category History High
Pages Count 144
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Prohibition. Temperance. Twentieth-century U.S. history. Alcoholic beverage industry. Alcoholic beverage law violations, 1919-1933. Gang violence. Morris Sheppard (1875-1941). The Women's Christian Temperance Union. Carrie Nation (1846-1911). The Volstead Act. Speakeasies. Al Capone (1899-1947). Bribery.
SRC Level 12.900000
SRC Points 9.000000
Lexile 1250L
Trim Size 7" x 9"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2011-04-30
JLG Release Date Jul 2011
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.