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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2018-01-01
Page Count
160
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781250148919
Lexile
470L
Themes
time travel
historical figures

Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler

Written by Steve Sheinkin and Illustrated by Neil Swaab
When Abraham Lincoln overhears a classroom of kids say “history is boring,” he decides to teach them a lesson. Lincoln escapes from 1860―to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler! Now siblings Doc and Abby have to convince Lincoln to go back to Springfield, Illinois, and accept the presidency . . . before everything spins out of control!
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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2018-01-01
Page Count
160
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781250148919
Lexile
470L
Themes
time travel
historical figures
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