Thirteen Days/Ninety Miles

About the Book

From October 15-28, 1962, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear war. This book recreated the events of that time and examines the personalities of the major characters especially John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev. Using recently declassified information, Norman H. Finkelstein traces the missile crisis from its origins down to a breathtaking finale.

In a starred review, Booklist said, “Young adult readers who enjoy suspense stories will be hard-pressed to find a more dramatic, well-written account of a historical event.”

About the Author

Norman H. Finkelstein, a school librarian, is the author of eighteen non-fiction books for young readers. He is the recipient of two National Jewish Book Awards and The Golden Kite Honor Book Award. He lives in Framingham, Massachusetts.