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"Grace's Letter to Lincoln" by Connie and Peter Roop is a historical fiction story set in 1860, when eleven-year-old Grace writes a letter to Abraham Lincoln urging him to grow a beard to help win the presidential election. The story takes place against the backdrop of growing tensions between the North and South as the nation faces the threat of secession. Through her letters to Lincoln, young Grace becomes an unlikely participant in one of America's most pivotal presidential elections.
Quick Summary
In 1860, an eleven-year-old girl named Grace decides the best way to help Abraham Lincoln wIn the Dark presidency is to write him letters with some very bold fashion advice about growing a beard. Kids will love seeing history through Grace's eyes as she secretly believes her ideas might just sway the future president himself, all while her town buzzes with election excitement and war clouds gather on the horizon. If your kid loves Magic Tree House adventures where kids travel back in time and meet real historical figures, they'll be totally hooked on this story of a brave girl who speaks her mind to history. Perfect for kids ages 6-9 in grades 1-3 who enjoy historical fiction with humor and heart.