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The Harlem Renaissance in American History
Ann Graham Gaines · 2002
68/100
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A reliable school-library reference that does exactly what the Enslow 'In American History' series is designed to do — give upper-elementary and middle-grade students a navigable overview with research tools like timelines and bibliographies. The writing is utilitarian rather than engaging, and at over two decades old there are more current and more narrative-driven resources on the Harlem Renaissance. Fine as a classroom supplement, but not a book a child will pick up for pleasure.
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substance62
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originality50
accuracy78
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age-fit75
human-eye55
Penny’s verdict68
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