The Dozier School for Boys: Forensics, Survivors, and a Painful Past by Elizabeth A Murray
Published by Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) on September 3, 2019
ISBN: 1541519787
Pages: 120
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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Certainly, a difficult story on an emotional level, The Dozier School for Boys is not a recreational read.  As in many books that proceeded this title the horror stories which took place within this institution are revealed.   The author does credit the men who stepped forward to reveal their personal tragic stories of abuse suffered at the hands of the staff.  It is noted that several boys vanished, many later found in a cemetery on the property.   Murray does explain some of the forensic evidence but leaves details without adequate explanation.

The audience is unclear as the appearance will attract preteen readers, yet the subject matter may well be suitable for YA.   Within the text there are explanations that are unnecessary for readers who would have interest in the subject matter.  The bibliography is extensive and the old photos add to the content. This is not an essential purchase for media centers or public libraries who have other materials on the subject matter.

 

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME.