OUTSTANDING. Kansas is the unifying thread in these stories, which illustrate that history is the accumulation of individual lives. Quantrill, DinsmooOUTSTANDING. Kansas is the unifying thread in these stories, which illustrate that history is the accumulation of individual lives. Quantrill, Dinsmoor, Exodusters, professors and students, Panthers and Hemp Pickers are all here and all too human. The author credits Tim O'Brien with “reminding me that fiction is for getting at the truth when truth isn’t sufficient for the task." So true. Highly recommended, whether you're a Kansan or not....more
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, since I don't really care about zombies or unicorns. But these are some of my favorite authors, and they dI enjoyed this more than I thought I would, since I don't really care about zombies or unicorns. But these are some of my favorite authors, and they didn't disappoint. Very good audio book performers, too, including the awesome Nick Podehl....more
don't let the cover fool you - this one is not for younger children. the truly all-star lineup of authors and illustrators took their assignment seriodon't let the cover fool you - this one is not for younger children. the truly all-star lineup of authors and illustrators took their assignment seriously. the stories are grade-school level without being dumbed down. many of them really creeped me out. some of them could keep you awake at night....more