| Hear the Wind Blow Contributor(s): Hahn, Mary Downing (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618181903 ISBN-13: 9780618181902 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2003 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: On a cold, snowy night, Haswell Magruder makes a decision that will have a profound effect on his own life as well as the lives of all those he loves. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family's Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother and sister to take the man in, despite the certain repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such a "traitorous" act. Unfortunately, this is precisely what happens, setting off a horrific chain of events that leaves Haswell's mother dead and the farmhouse burned to the ground. After leading his younger sister to safety with relatives, Haswell sets out on his journey in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War. Skillful storytelling, well-developed characters, and a fast-paced plot distinguish this compelling family story by an award-winning author. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2002015977 |
| Lexile Measure: 700 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Demographic Orientation - Rural - Geographic Orientation - Virginia - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Topical - Civil War - Topical - Death/Dying - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 69060 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
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Contributor Bio(s): Hahn, Mary Downing: - Mary Downing Hahn, a former children's librarian, is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories. Her work has won more than fifty child-voted state awards. An avid reader, traveler, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland. Visit her online at www.marydowninghahnbooks.com. |