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Scandalous!
Scandalous!: 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends)
Scandalous!
Hallie Fryd
Do you love a good scandal? This book includes 50 juicy pop culture, political, and entertainment-related scandals complete with photos, event synopses, and a look at why it went down in history and how it continues to influence us today. Other features include famous quotes and a section on where the players are now. Teens will get the dish on:Milli Vanilli’s lip-syncingthe Clinton-Lewinsky affairthe Biggie and Tupac murdersthe Kent State shootingthe OJ Simpson Murder trialPatty Hearst’s kidnappingAnd more!

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Nonfiction

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
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Scandalous by Hallie Fryd recounts fifty of the most controversial scandals of the 20th century. The scandals range from the Black Sox scandal to the Rosenberg Trials and from the Kent State Shootings to the Bill Clinton's alleged affair with Monica Lewinski. Fryd presents each scandal in a newspaper-style format that was common in print media. Numerous sections examined different details of the case. Sections include an overview of the case, memorable quotes, the aftermath, its impact in our society today, and other related people or events for those who want future research.

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Have you ever been at party and heard a group discussing a shocking new event, but were unable to join in because you were fuzzy on the details? This book is your cure. Scandalous! is a comprehensive guide by Hallie Fryd which explores the particulars of a century of outrageous scandals. It includes fifty events, which are broken down into an easily digestible format. Scandalous! is basically all you need to sound intelligent at your next party.

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