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This biography traces the life of Chester A. Arthur, who served as the twenty-first President of the United States. The book follows his journey from a young lawyer in New York to his rise through the state's political machine. It covers his unexpected ascension to the presidency following James Garfield's assassination and his time in office. The book is written for middle grade readers at a 4th to 8th grade reading level.
Quick Summary
Chester A. Arthur went from being called the "Dirty Man of the Senate" to becoming one of America's most surprising presidents, and this biography captures the wild political drama of his rise to power after President Garfield was assassinated. Readers will be hooked by the jaw-dropping twist of a politician everyone doubted suddenly proving them wrong, plus the colorful details about Gilded Age politics, patronage battles, and Arthur's unexpected commitment to civil service reform. If your kid loves historical mysteries and stories about underdogs who prove everyone wrong, they'll devour this biography that reads like a real-life political thriller. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 who enjoy American history and appreciate a good "you can't judge a book by its cover" story.