A twelve-year-old apprentice to Gutenberg becomes involved in a type-stealing mystery while helping Gutenberg to print the Bible.
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delightful historical fiction for the entire family,
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This review is from: Ink on His Fingers (Louise a. Vernon Historical Fiction Series, 12) (Paperback)
I had trouble finding a book to use as a biography for our study of Gutenberg. I read a review of this book in a catalog and had to order it. Action, adventure, mystery are all interwoven with the biography of Gutenberg. My children begged me to read another chapter each night. You also get a feel for the time period. I am a fan of Louise Vernon and this book is among the best. We enjoyed it completely. Recommended
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Gutenberg or Fantasy?,
By VAN HUSEMAN (CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ink on His Fingers (Paperback)
The known facts about Gutenberg need no dramatic license. The inventor of modern printing was a fascinating,wide-ranging genius in constant need of lawyers and lenders. His true story is one which deserves to be served without any fictional seasoning.Unfortuately, Louise Vernon's INK ON HIS FINGERS mixes the author's imagination with history. One cannot tell which is which without prior knowledge of Gutenberg's story. Since no revealing insights or unique interpretations are provided by the author, the reader is left with a historical book in which historical fact is not clearly presented. A child reading it may well enjoy the entertainment of the narrative. However, the chance to gain information while being entertained is lost in the muddle.
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This review is from: Ink on His Fingers (Louise a. Vernon Historical Fiction Series, 12) (Paperback)
Ink on His Fingers is just the kind of history book I like. It is fiction, but has real facts too. It also shows how much Johann Gutenberg worked for his press, was in debt, believed in his cause, and was faithful.
But it also leaves you hanging after Johann received more help and money from someone.
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