Barry Denenberg

Barry Denenberg

  • 5 stars across 6 books
Barry Denenberg is the author of many critically acclaimed biographies and nonfiction works. He has written on a wide range of people including Nelson Mandela, Charles Lindbergh, Jackie Robinson and Elvis Presley. His innovative books on Abraham Lincoln (Lincoln Shot), Muhammad Ali (Ali: An American Champion), and on the sinking of the Titanic (Titanic Sinks!), combine narrative with illustration and photography in a unique format which reviewers have called "history at its best" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Denenberg is also known for his many memorable books in the Dear America series-most notably When Will This Cruel War Be Over?: The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson, a title that won the Jefferson Cup. Denenberg divides his time between New York City and Westchester County.
2nd January 2014

Nelson Mandela: No Easy Walk to Freedom

No Easy Walk to Freedom introduces young readers to one of the most famous freedom fighters in history. His story is a s... MoreNelson Mandela: No Easy Walk to Freedom

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1st April 1996

An American Hero: The True Story of Chrles A. Lindbergh

Thoroughly researched, with archival photos and extensive quotations, Barry Denenberg's book investigates one of the mos... MoreAn American Hero: The True Story of Chrles A. Lindbergh

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10th August 2017

Ali: An American Champion

The impressive life story of Muhammad Ali is interwoven with vital moments in American history in this visually stunning... MoreAli: An American Champion

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