I Spy the Illuminati Eye: What's the Big Secret? - Softcover

Keenan, Sheila

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1524787930 ISBN 13: 9781524787936

Publisher: Penguin Workshop, 2018

Synopsis

Enlighten yourself with this fun guide to the all-powerful, all-knowing, all-seeing secret society.

This irreverent, illustrated guide takes a look with an all-seeing, skeptical eye at the history and mystery of the cultural phenomenon that's got middle-school kids flashing finger triangles and scrutinizing dollar bills for signs of the Illuminati. It's the first pop culture companion to the shadowy group behind everything from the French Revolution to Jay-Z's fabulous rise. How did an eighteenth-century philosophical society infiltrate governments, banks, the media, the military, Hollywood, and hip-hop? . . . Or did they?

Kids everywhere want to know who's in, who's not, and what all those signs, symbols, and secret rituals are really about.

Is it all really real? Find out in this fun guide to all things illuminati.

About this title

About the Author:

Sheila Keenan is an established author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. Her books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Dogs of War, the picture book As the Crow Flies, and O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks and Inspiring Words, among other selected titles. She lives in New York City. Visit her at www.sheilakeenan.com

From School Library Journal:

Gr 6 Up—This pocket-size illustrated guide takes preconceived notions of the Illuminati, paired with historical facts about Adam Weishaupt, the founder of the group; the Freemasons; and modern-day pop culture—and turns it on its head. While extremely informative, Keenan's sarcasm and skepticism isn't missed and it leads to a quick and fun read about a group that has baffled even advanced historians. This guide is jam-packed with information, and bright colorful artwork and witty captions make it appealing to readers looking for a few quick pieces of information. This is a fresh pick for students who would otherwise be deterred by denser histories. It concludes with a section that encourages young people to read carefully, to fact-check news, media sources, and copyright information, and to use common sense while researching—all completely in line with what school librarians are teaching daily. VERDICT Recommended for purchase in larger libraries where students casually read nonfiction or where librarians have success hand-selling titles.—Stephanie Wilkes, Good Hope Middle School, West Monroe, LA

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Workshop
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1524787930
• ISBN 13: 9781524787936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112