Born Different

Fredrick Drimmer, Frederick Drimmer. Skylark Books, $3.5 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-553-15897-7

Illustrated with archival photographs, this compelling book examines the lives of such unique personalities as Tom Thumb, Joseph Merrick (the Elephant Man) and 19th-century Siamese twins Chang and Eng. Ages 9-12. (June)

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