Overview
""Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder"" looks at history trivia with a whole different approach. We cover people of industry, people of history, moments in history, how certain holidays were established, and much more. Each chapter is a different subject, written in the form of a letter. In each letter we first establish the next subject, list some facts, and then reflect on the subject. ""Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder"" is a cross between ""Now you know the rest of the story"" by Paule Harvey & ""Nine Stories"" by J D Salinger. ""Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder"" is a nonfiction short story narrative history trivia book that can reach out to those who enjoy a short story or a quick look back in history, reaching short story readers and history buffs. With ""Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder"" each chapter has a more personal feel. The voice of the book has a feeling of someone sitting next to you in a chair having a casual conversation with you. As the review from Waterstone Books in the UK stated, ""It's as if Mr. JB Fact Finder is personally sharing intriguing anecdotes and insights with you over a cup of tea."" The unique storytelling approach sets this book apart from other trivia books. With the various topics, there is something there to grab the interest of every reader. It has a balance of information and entertainment, making it an enjoyable read for history buffs and casual readers. Letter from Mr. J B Fact Finder is a winner in the 2020 IAN Book of the Year, receiving the finalist award.
Full Product Details
Author: Joe W Boyd
Publisher: Joe W. Boyd
Imprint: Joe W. Boyd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.195kg
ISBN: 9781953904898
ISBN 10: 1953904890
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 20 April 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge of history or simply seeking an engaging read to unwind with, ""Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder"" comes highly recommended. It's a treasure trove of fascinating stories and trivia that will leave you enlightened and entertained. Boyd writes in a conversational tone that is captivating. I liked that the content is offered in the form of letters, a unique and brilliant way of exploring historical events and characters. I loved that the information was laced with humor and the letters were concise. Boyd writes in an accessible way that can be understood by a wide range of readers including younger audiences. The content is comprehensive and it involves various elements of American history and includes many surprising, lesser-known facts that are part of American culture today. Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder by Joe W Boyd is an informative collection of historical facts that readers will love. It is funny, eye-opening, and written a appealing style. If you love history, you will love Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder. Even if you don't love history but enjoy trivia, this book will be one of the most delightful reads you will ever enjoy.
Author Information
Joe W. Boyd, born and raised in Texas, loves history and fully enjoys trivia. Joe says that trivia is the fun side of history, with fascinating things that usually get over looked. He believes that if history teachers were to add a little trivia in the class, more students would become even more interested in history. ""Letters from Mr. J B Fact Finder"" started as an e-mail sent out once a week. Request to be added to the e-mail list kept growing, and the list of stories grew to become a book that would later became a finalist in the 2020 IAN book competition.
