| The Girls of Gettysburg Contributor(s): Miller, Bobbi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823431630 ISBN-13: 9780823431632 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2013045645 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.74" W x 8.56" (0.69 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Civil War |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 169341 Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A gripping historical novel in which the fates of three young girls collide amidst the chaos of the American Civil War. Disguised as a boy, thirteen-year-old Annie Gordon becomes a soldier and joins the Portsmouth Rifles of the 9th Virginia Infantry as they march north to Gettysburg. Tillie Pierce, the frivolous fourteen-year-old daughter of a wealthy merchant finds herself surrounded by a vicious battle, destroying her romanticized notion of war. Defiantly, Grace Bryan and her father refuse to flee with the other free black citizens of Gettysburg, who fear the rebels will arrest them as fugitive slaves, determined to help others Everything comes to a head on the final day of the battle with Pickett's Charge, the suicidal Confederate assault on Gettysburg-- when the which the lives of the three girls--a Yankee, a rebel and a free black--are linked and forever changed. Bobbi Miller's well-researched novel draws on actual accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg, weaving an unforgettable tale of the tragedies and triumphs, the humanity, heartache, and heroism of this Civil War battle. Told in fast-paced chapters with alternating points of view, The Girls of Gettysburg is a fascinating glimpse at the different worlds that existed, side by side, in this tumultuous moment. Perfect for introducing young readers to the complexities of the Civil War, and the ways in which our experiences shape our lives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Miller, Bobbi: - Bobbi Miller is a story collector, a storyteller, and a writer who teaches writing. Exploring the American landscape and spinning tall tales are her passions. She is the author of several picture books for children. This is her first novel. She lives in a log cabin in Connecticut. |