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     You Wouldn't Want to Be a Chicago Gangster by Rupert Mathews

    This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. 


    Travel back to the 1920s and plumb the depth of Chicago's criminal underworld.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.

    Travel back to the 1920s and plumb the depth of Chicago's criminal underworld.

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    A map of Chicago's gangland : from authentic sources, designed to inculcate the most important principles of piety and virtue in young persons and graphically portray the evils and sin of large cities.
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    This is a great series! Lots of PS connection possibilities.

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