Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the World

A compelling look at two leaders who held the world's fate in their hands -- and the holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the course of World War II.

At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill held an extraordinary month-long visit, during which they planned the success of the Allied powers and strategized a continuing peace for when the war ended. Moving from witty banter to gravely serious discussions -- amid a traditional public celebration of the Christmas holiday -- the two cemented a unique bond as they decided how to confront a menace that threatened all of civilization. Thanks to the skillful work of author Douglas Wood and illustrator Barry Moser, the story of this remarkable time can be shared with a whole new generation.

Back matter includes; an afterword, an author's note, and a bibliography.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/13/2011
ISBN: 9780763633837
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2011
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2011
Booklist 09/15/2011 pg. 61
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2011
School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 98
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2011 pg. 73
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 193 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 145502 / Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the World
Reading Level: 5.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5