The wound is mortal [eBook - NC Kids Digital Library] : The story of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln

After Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865, the Civil War finally appeared to be coming to a close. But the nation's joy was about to be cut short by a sinister assassination plot and one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history. Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Meets Common Core standards for narrative nonfiction and exploring multiple accounts of an event. After Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865, the Civil War finally appeared to be coming to a close. But the nation's joy was about to be cut short by a sinister assassination plot and one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history. Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Perfect for Common Core studies of narrative nonfiction and exploring multiple accounts of an event. Plots and dreams Surrender "A night we will never forget" The stage is set The play begins Final act "The wound is mortal" "He belongs to the ages" On the killer's trail "I die for my country" Farewell Timeline. "In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln"-- Provided by publisher