James L. Swanson does a fantastic job of bringing one of the most tragic moments in American history to a younger audience. In Chasing Lincoln's Killer elementary and middle school aged children are able to easily follow the story of the asassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the manhunt for his murder, John Wilkes Booth. Included in the book are illustrations, photographs and newspaper articles from the time of the asassination. Swanson truly knows who his audience is. He uses language and storytelling techniques that make this snapshot in history easy for the younger reader to follow. The great manhunt of April 1865 comes to life!****************************************Kudos to my son's teacher, Ms. Campbell, for introducing and reading this book with the entire 4th. Grade class. The enthusiasm that she generated among these young people was almost palpable. She also arranged a field trip for the students to tour both the Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House.