The book is a delight, written for young people who may be discovering Lincoln and the Civil War for the first time. This may be the book that brings along a whole new generation of Lincoln fans. - Washington Post An engrossing, well-rounded portrait of Lincoln as a humble, humorous, and passionate politician and humanitarian. - Publishers Weekly Holzer highlights the emotional turmoil and the rocky political landscape Lincoln astutely navigated to ensure the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment. - School Library Journal LINCOLN invites young readers to explore Lincoln's life and times. The book engagingly captures the trials and tribulations of the 16th president, making Lincoln come alive for a new generation. It serves as a worthy companion to a popular film. - J.

Michael Martinez, Blue & Gray Magazine One of the leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln has written a companion book for Steven Spielberg's newly released film on the 16th president. The book by New York historian and author Harold Holzer, titled "Lincoln: How Abraham Lincoln Ended Slavery in America," is geared toward young readers. - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers Designed as a companion book to Steven Spielberg's latest release, "Lincoln" by Harold Holzer, uses letters, speeches and documents to put together a portrait of the 16th president. A combination of more than 30 photographs, excerpts from Lincoln's own writing, a bibliography and end notes result in a well-told biography for youngsters. - Florida Times-Union Holzer makes it clear that Lincoln was indeed a hero as well as a shrewd political operator. The book brings home the fact that at that point in American history, only a man possessing both traits could have ended slavery.Holzer does an admirable job of explaining situations and events while not talking down to his young readers. - Baton Rouge Advocate.