John F. Kennedy Jr.

Gr 5 Up-The opening chapter of this poignant tribute to "America's prince" recounts his last day of life and his tragic death in a plane crash at sea. The ensuing chapters offer a comprehensive and touching look back at the 38 years during which JFK Jr. captured the public's interest and grew into the dashing young man who so resembled his father and seemed destined for public office himself. There are no new revelations here, just a comprehensive, accessible retelling of an extraordinary life, steeped in the wonder of what might have been had he lived. Appealing black-and-white photographs capture both posed and candid moments in young Kennedy's life, revealing not just his winsome good looks and high media profile but also his devotion to his mother and sister and his keen awareness of his family's place in history. A particularly moving photograph shows JFK Jr. and his wife Carolyn standing before the official White House portrait of his father as President Clinton leads the two on a tour of John's former home. The book is an appealing choice for readers interested not only in the children of American presidents but in any young person who must strive to overcome a celebrity legacy to make a name and career for himself.-William McLoughlin, Brookside School, Worthington, OH

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