Includes bibliographical references and index.

From Steve Sheinkin, the award-winning author of "The Port Chicago 50" and "Bomb "comes a tense, exciting exploration of what the Times deemed "the greatest story of the century": how Daniel Ellsberg transformed from obscure government analyst into "the most dangerous man in America," and risked everything to expose the government's deceit. On June 13, 1971, the front page of the New York Times announced the existence of a 7,000-page collection of documents containing a secret history of the Vietnam War. Known as The Pentagon Papers, these documents had been commissioned by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Chronicling every action the government had taken in the Vietnam War, they revealed a pattern of deception spanning over twenty years and four presidencies, and forever changed the relationship between American citizens and the politicians claiming to represent their interests.--Publisher description.

"The story of Daniel Ellsberg and his decision to steal and publish secret documents about America's involvement in the Vietnam War"--,Provided by publisher.

Ages 10 to 14.

Accelerated Reader AR,MG+,6.7,11.0,176659.

Accelerated Reader,MG+,6.7,11.0.

National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, 2015

YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, 2016

Boston Globe/Horn Book Nonfiction Award, 2016