Colonel Theodore Roosevelt

Reviewed by: Lauren Isele - Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 9, 2015

Review

Adler cleverly depicts history, politics and the life of Theodore Roosevelt as a story of privilege and adventure. Colonel was his favorite title of all the titles held in his lifetime. The United States, however, had a different plan for Roosevelt. He was the youngest president at the time in 1901 and would be a popularly sought after political figure running again for President up until his death in 1918. Adler includes photographs, sketches and letters. History comes alive in this biography for grades 6 and up.

This work is recommended for the Cream of the Crop.

Overall Book Score: excellent