Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the World

A compelling look at two leaders who held the world’s fate in their hands — and the holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the course of World War II.

At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill held an extraordinary month-long visit, during which they planned the success of the Allied powers and strategized a continuing peace for when the war ended. Moving from witty banter to gravely serious discussions — amid a traditional public celebration of the Christmas holiday — the two cemented a unique bond as they decided how to confront a menace that threatened all of civilization. Thanks to the skillful work of author Douglas Wood and illustrator Barry Moser, the story of this remarkable time can be shared with a whole new generation.

Back matter includes; an afterword, an author’s note, and a bibliography.

Author: Douglas Wood
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/13/2011
Series: Junior Library Guild Selection
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780763633837
Language: English