When Jackie Saved Grand Central: The True Story of Jacqueline Kennedy's Fight for an American Icon
- ISBN-10
- 0547449216
- ISBN-13
- 9780547449210
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-03-07
- Publisher
- HMH Books For Young Readers
- Author
- Natasha Wing
Description
The little-known true story of Jackie Kennedy's role in saving New York City's Grand Central Terminal is revealed in this dramatic and beautiful picture book.
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