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History - The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century

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Book Synopsis: With murder, court battles, and sensational newspaper headlines, the story of Lizzie Borden is compulsively readable and perfect for the Common Core. Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. In a compelling, linear narrative, Miller takes readers along as she investigates a brutal crime: the August 4, 1892, murders of wealthy and prominent Andrew and Abby Borden. The accused? Mild-mannered and highly respected Lizzie Borden, daughter of Andrew and stepdaughter of Abby. Most of what is known about Lizzie's arrest and subsequent trial (and acquittal) comes from sensationalized newspaper reports; as Miller sorts fact from fiction, and as a legal battle gets underway, a gripping portrait of a woman and a town emerges. With inserts featuring period photos and newspaper clippings—and, yes, images from the murder scene—readers will devour this nonfiction book that reads like fiction.A School Library Journal Best Best Book of the Year“Sure to be a hit with true crime fans everywhere.” —School Library Journal, Starred

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Discover the shocking true story that captivated a nation and became known as the "Trial of the Century" with The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century. This compelling nonfiction book, perfect for the Common Core, takes readers on a gripping journey through a brutal crime that shook a town to its core. Unraveling the mysteries surrounding the August 4, 1892, murders of wealthy and prominent Andrew and Abby Borden, author Miller meticulously separates fact from fiction in a narrative that reads like a thrilling work of fiction.

Step into the shoes of Lizzie Borden, the mild-mannered and highly respected daughter of Andrew Borden, as she navigates the treacherous waters of an arrest and subsequent trial. Delve into the sensationalized newspaper reports that shaped public opinion and explore the legal battle that unfolded. Through captivating storytelling and inserts featuring period photos and newspaper clippings, this book paints a vivid portrait of not just a woman, but an entire town caught in the grip of hysteria and intrigue.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in a true crime story that will keep you on the edge of your seat? The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts and lovers of historical mysteries alike. Experience the tale that shocked a nation and shape your own opinions about what really happened on that fateful day. Get your copy now and uncover the truth behind the chilling rhyme that has echoed through history: "Lizzie Borden took an axe..."

Get your copy of The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century and embark on a riveting journey into one of America's most notorious murder cases.

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