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Songs of Stones River: Civil War Novel
SKU
001877
ISBN
9781434297044
Grade 4-6
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Description
A Civil War era historical fiction novel that is short and easy to read
for younger readers. This book brings many perspectives of the war to surface,
most prominently the son of a Confederate soldier and a young man who was
enslaved and forced to maintain a farm. There are other characters whose
stories show other sides to the war, like a young man who joined the Union army
and a young woman who helped free enslaved people. It is truly an engaging and
thrilling story, even for an adult. 96 pgs, pb. ~ Kathryn
Publisher's Description of Songs of Stones River: Civil War Novel
This historical novel tells the story of two boys living in the South during the tragic days of the Civil War. James is a proud Southerner who feels responsible for providing for his newly widowed mother and his younger sister. Eli is the lone outdoor slave of a bitter man who sold off Eli's mother two years earlier. When circumstances force them to work side by side, each boy's eyes are opened to new ways of thinking, leading to an exciting conclusion. Filled with thoughtful prose and historical references, The Songs of Stone River brings the Civil War era to life.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Capstone Press |
| Grades: | 4-6 |
| ISBN: | 9781434297044 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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