"...Jacobi does what so many good teachers do: He tells stories to bring out the human side of a historical figure." - Jody Mitori, stltoday.com
"Jacobi’s careful research prove to have created an accurate history of the events and mentors that shaped Lincoln into the man and president that he was." - bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com
"This is the perfect book for Young Adults to explore the early life of a past president that they may never have known otherwise." - featheredquill.com
"...'Young Lincoln' brings history to life through this biography of a familiar hero." - midwestbookreview.com
"...the famous Illinoisan himself narrates his journey from young boy to young man, painting a rarely-seen portrait of Lincoln’s formative years." - Sam Dunklau, nprillinois.org