| A House Divided Contributor(s): Poe, Marshall (Author), Purvis, Leland (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1416950575 ISBN-13: 9781416950578 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2009 Annotation: There are moments in every country's history when decisions are made and actions are taken that will change the course of that country's future. Turning Points historical graphic novels bring these moments in American history to life. When Owen and Amos Bennington's mother and father, vocal abolitionists, are killed in 1856, the brothers are driven to continue their parents' quest. However, each sees a different path: The elder brother, Owen, volunteers to help Abraham Lincoln, while Amos is filled with fire and joins up with violent abolitionist John Brown. Ultimately, Amos and Owen reunite for a thrilling moment in Lincoln's personal and our country's political history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2008929317 |
| Series: TurningPoints |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 5.42" W x 7.64" (0.27 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Civil War - Catalog Heading - Social Studies - Curriculum Strand - Social Studies |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 129110 Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There are moments in every country's history when decisions are made and actions are taken that will change the course of that country's future. Turning Points historical graphic novels bring these moments in American history to life. When Owen and Amos Bennington's mother and father, vocal abolitionists, are killed in 1856, the brothers are driven to continue their parents' quest. However, each sees a different path: The elder brother, Owen, volunteers to help Abraham Lincoln, while Amos is filled with fire and joins up with violent abolitionist John Brown. Ultimately, Amos and Owen reunite for a thrilling moment in Lincoln's personal and our country's political history. |