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A Ballad of the Civil War
Contributor(s): Stolz, Mary (Author), Martinez, Sergio (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0064420884     ISBN-13: 9780064420884
Publisher: HarperCollins
OUR PRICE:   $4.74  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 1998
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Annotation: Twin brothers, sons of a plantation owner, share everything--except their different beliefs about slavery. As the political tensions rise in the South, they are caught between their passions for their causes and their love for one another. When the Civil War begins, the twins both go to war--to fight each other. Mary Stolz captures the spirit of the times in this emotionally-charged story of two brothers growing irrevocably apart.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Chapter Books
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 96054859
Lexile Measure: 680
Series: Trophy Chapter Books (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.16" H x 5.2" W x 7.62" (0.11 lbs) 64 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Cultural Region - South
- Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age
- Topical - Civil War
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 30338
Reading Level: 4.0   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

From Newbery Honor-winning author Mary Stoltz comes a poignant and realistic story of brother pitted against brother during the Civil War. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 who are ready to read independently.

A good choice for introducing historical fiction.--School Library Journal

Tom Rigby didn't think that anything could ever come between him and his twin, Jack. But things begin to change when Tom learns that they are not allowed to play with their friend Aaron anymore because he's a slave. Tom is upset, but Jack doesn't seem to care. All Jack cares about is playing soldier.

Eleven years later, when war breaks out, Jack joins the Confederation army. But Tom can't bring himself to fight for a cause he doesn't believe in--slavery. So Tom rides north to join the Union army--even though he knows he may one day have to face his brother on the battlefield.


Contributor Bio(s): Stolz, Mary: -

Mary Stolz published her first book for young people in 1950 with Ursula Nordstrom and never looked back. Since then, she has written more than sixty books, been published in nearly thirty languages, and received two Newbery Honors (for Belling the Tiger and The Noonday Friends). The Bully of Barkham Street is the sequel to A Dog on Barkham Street (also available from HarperTrophy). Ms. Stolz lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Martinez, Sergio: - Sergio Martinez was born and lives in Mexico City. He illustrated Weapons & Warfare by Milton Meltzer. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries around the world.