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The Eye That Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln

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The Eye That Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln by Marissa Moss is a children's book that delves into the real-life tale of Allan Pinkerton, one of America's first detectives. It chronicles how Pinkerton uncovered a plot against Abraham Lincoln's life before his inauguration as president. Through engaging illustrations and simple narrative, the book highlights Pinkerton's detective skills and his role in safeguarding the future president.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in thrilling historical tales and detective stories. It explores how a courageous detective played a crucial role in safeguarding President Lincoln, bringing history to life for young readers with suspenseful storytelling and intriguing illustrations.

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The Eye That Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln

From the award-winning author of the Amelia series comes the first children'sbook about Allan Pinkerton, one of America's greatest detectives who foiled aplot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln on his way to his 1861 inauguration. Fullcolor.

The only picture book about Allan Pinkerton-the
American detective who saved Abraham Lincoln

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From award-winning author Marissa Moss comes the first children's book about Allan Pinkerton, one of America's greatest detectives. Everyone knows the story of Abraham Lincoln, but few know anything about the spy who saved him! Allan Pinkerton's life changed when he helped the Chicago Police Department track down a group of counterfeiters. From there, he became the first police detective in Chicago and established the country's most successful detective agency. He went on to solve more than 300 murders and recover millions of dollars in stolen money. However, his greatest contribution was protecting Abraham Lincoln on the way to his 1861 inauguration. Though assassins attempted to murder Lincoln en route, Pinkerton foiled their plot and brought the president safely to the capital. The Eye That Never Sleeps is illustrated with a contemporary cartoon style, mixing art and text in a way that appeals to readers of all ages. The book includes a bibliography and a timeline.

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The Eye That Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln by Marissa Moss is praised for its engaging and accessible historical storytelling, accompanied by intricate and evocative illustrations that offer a graphic novel style. The book effectively captures the intrigue of espionage, with detailed art that draws inspiration from Victorian-era visuals, creating an appealing narrative for young readers interested in history and detective tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419730641

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: full-colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jeremy Holmes
  • Illustrated by Jeremy Holmes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Marissa Moss is the bestselling author of the Amelia series, Barbed Wire Baseball, and Nurse, Soldier, Spy. She lives in Berkeley, California. Jeremy Holmes has illustrated a number of children’s books, including the Templeton Twins series and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. He lives in Abington, Pennsylvania.

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