Library's review
This highly readable, informative text, is the tale of Daniel Ellsberg’s evolution from self-proclaimed cold warrior to a reluctant government analyst who chooses to leak top-secret documents to the media about the Vietnam War.
Genres
Publication
Roaring Brook Press (2015), Edition: Illustrated, 384 pages
Description
"The story of Daniel Ellsberg and his decision to steal and publish secret documents about America's involvement in the Vietnam War"--
Awards
National Book Award (Finalist — Young People's Literature — 2015)
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Nonfiction — 2015)
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Winner — Nonfiction — 2016)
LA Times Book Prize (Finalist — Young Adult Literature — 2015)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction — 2015)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2018)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2017)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2016)
Heartland Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature (Recommendations — 2018)
NCSLMA Battle of the Books (High School — 2020)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2018)
Rhode Island Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2018)
CYBILS Awards (Winner — Young Adult Nonfiction — 2015)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2016)
CCBC Choices (2016)
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (Audiobooks — 2016)
Notable Children's Book (Older Readers — 2016)
Nerdy Book Award (2015)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Teens (Nonfiction — 2015)
Young Adult Favorites Award (2016)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Teens (Nonfiction — 2015)
Just One More Page Recommendation List (Young Adult — 2017)
OYAN Book Rave (2016)
Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List (Grades 9-12 — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
384
Physical description
384 p.; 9.26 inches
ISBN
1596439521 / 9781596439528
DDC/MDS
| 959.704 |
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