《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
Gr 5-9-Fascinating black-and-white illustrations and reproductions and informative sidebars are the highlights of this biography of the legendary female outlaw. The book covers Starr's life from her birth in 1848 on a farm near Carthage, MO, to her violent death in 1889. In between, discussions of her family, education, her initiation into a lawless life after the death of one of her brothers, her marriages and children, her relationships with other outlaws, and her criminal pursuits are intertwined with the story of America's westward expansion. In Starr's story, as with other notorious figures in our history, it is often difficult to separate fact from fiction. However, in doing so, the authors introduce readers to the questions, sources, and techniques used by historians in their search for truth.-Patricia Ann Owens, Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
These biographies of two legendary outlaws take pains to emphasize their subjects' cultural significance yet dubious (in Siegel's case, utter lack of) morality. Sidebars devoted to hallmarks of the respective eras (e.g., dime novels and film noir) and black-and-white photos of their peers and surroundings provide context for their stories. The authors' interest in their subjects is apparent in the energetic prose. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.