Dangerous Jane

author: Suzanne Slade
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.09
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2017/09/09
date added: 2017/09/09
shelves: children-s, non-fiction
review:
'Dangerous Jane' by Suzanne Slade with illustrations by Alice Ratterree is a picture book telling of the life of Jane Addams. I was somewhat familiar with this historical figure and I found the book to be a good introduction of her life for young readers.

In spite of losing her mother at a young age, and having a medical affliction, Jane Addams had a heart to help people. When she was able to, she founded Hull House in Chicago and helped the poor and immigrants. When World War I broke out, she was committed to peace, even talking to leaders of opposing countries. Her actions got her labelled as "dangerous," but she was also the first woman to earn the Nobel Prize.

It's an inspiring story of how one woman saw a world in need and tried to do something about it. A lot of people talk, but Jane Addams acted. That's a good lesson for young readers who want to change the world. The text and illustrations tell this story in a very accessible way, and the book ends with an article telling more about Jane Addams and giving a timeline and a few real life photos.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Peachtree Publishing, Myrick Marketing & Media LLC, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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