Abe Lincoln Grows Up
Overview & Summary
Carl Sandburg -- himself a celebrated Lincoln biographer and poet -- distills the childhood and young manhood of Abraham Lincoln from his more expansive adult biography into a volume aimed at younger readers, tracing Lincoln's impoverished frontier upbringing, his hunger for books and education, and the formative years before his political career began. The narrative captures the folksy, plainspoken voice and hardscrabble Midwestern setting that shaped one of America's most mythologized presidents.
Available Formats
- Hardcover
- Paperback
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
